Recreation for a new generation -- Development of the recreation profession -- Diversity within recreation careers -- The forces of change affecting employment -- Personal investment and professional characteristics -- Education in recreation and leisure -- Opportunities in employment -- Profiles of professionals -- Organizations beneficial to the profession -- Imprints of a changing society -- Recreation careers in Canada -- Appendix A: College snd universites that offer curricula related to recreation and leisure -- Appendix B: Employing federal and state agencies -- Appendix C: Potential employing organizations -- Appendix D: Professional organizations.