Michael Leitner (Department of Recreation and Parks Management, California State University) and Sara Leitner (Butte College) provide a basic understanding of leisure theory, concepts, and philosophy, and illustrate how they can be applied to enhance social development, improve fitness and health, and reduce stress. This third edition contains new information on women and minorities, gambling, and recreational drug use. The book will be useful for students in leisure and recreation, leisure counseling, and leisure education. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR