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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Recreation Profession (4th ed.) uniquely addresses foundational knowledge, the latest research, and lived experiences related to equitable and inclusive organizational management. Using multiple contemporary perspectives and comprehensive research, this book addresses various diversity markers and their influence on how leisure is experienced across inclusive and exclusive organizations. Toward equitable organizational practices and just recreation, the book provides opportunities to assess, improve, and transform organizations with enhanced awareness and commitment to equity and inclusion. This new edition features attention to equity, shares new chapters on gender and transgender service provision, highlights several new lived experiences, as well as new cases illustrating collaboration with tribal nations and inclusive event, sport, and outdoor programming. All chapters have been refreshed or present completely new content.