The Organization and Administration of Playgrounds and Recreation

Jay Bryan Nash

ISBN 10: 1025881117 / ISBN 13: 9781025881119

Edité par Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026

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• Titre: The Organization and Administration of Playgrounds and Recreation
• Éditeur: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026
• Date de parution: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1025881117
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781025881119
• Reliure: Buch
• État de l'article: Neu
• Dimensions: 234 L x 156 H x 32 P (en millimètres) 234 millimètres de largeur par 156 millimètres de hauteur par 32 millimètres de profondeur
• Poids: 957 grammes

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"The Organization and Administration of Playgrounds and Recreation" is a comprehensive and foundational study on the management and implementation of public leisure systems during the early 20th century. Written by Jay Bryan Nash, a prominent figure in physical education and recreation, this work serves as an essential guide for municipal leaders, educators, and social reformers of the era.

The book explores the philosophical and practical necessities of organized play, arguing that structured recreation is vital for the social, physical, and moral development of youth in urban environments. It covers a wide range of administrative topics, including the acquisition of land for parks, the design of playground facilities, the training of professional play leaders, and the integration of recreational activities into the broader community life. Nash provides detailed insights into the legal and financial aspects of managing recreation departments, making this work a vital blueprint for the evolution of modern public park systems. This text remains a significant historical document for those interested in the history of physical education, urban planning, and the social movements that shaped contemporary community recreation.

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