Recently added articles from Journal of Leisure Research:
A special anniversary issue: JLR turns 40.(INTRODUCTION)
Jun 22, 2009; ... At the JLR Associate Editor Board meeting in Baltimore last fall one of the current AEs suggested that we do a special issue in recognition of JLR's 40 years of history. We all thought it was a wonderful idea. We felt a special issue would give us the opportunity to reflect on how JLR has ...
A long journey to somewhere: JLR at 40.(Essay)
Jun 22, 2009; ... In 19691 was just finishing up my PhD at the University of Illinois. Publishing was on my mind as I needed to begin the march towards tenure. I had been working with Dr. Doyle Bishop on an article and he mentioned a new journal called the Journal of Leisure Research where we might try to ...
Turing points in the Journal of Leisure Research--the first 20 years.(Essay)
Jun 22, 2009; ... Depending on your point of view, I am a newcomer to the Journal of Leisure Research (JLR). My formal involvement with the JLR goes back to 1993 when I was asked to serve as an associate editor for the journal. The journal was already in its 25th year of publication! A year later I had an ...
The flagship journal and its role in advancing new knowledge and the field of inquiry.
Jun 22, 2009; ... Why do we need journals? What purpose do they serve? A standard answer to these questions is that journals provide reports of the latest research and in doing so become the main vehicles for advancing new knowledge in a given field. Another common answer is that if a journal adheres to ...
Founding of the Journal of Leisure Research.
Jun 22, 2009; ... It's hard to believe that 40 years have passed since the founding of JLR. This short article's purpose is to share some of the "trials and tribulations" that were addressed to get the JLR approved and launched as a publication of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) ...