Leisure Studies

Themes and Perspectives

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Sports
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Author: Shaun Best ISBN: 9781446243800
Publisher: SAGE Publications Publication: October 29, 2009
Imprint: SAGE Publications Ltd Language: English
Author: Shaun Best
ISBN: 9781446243800
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication: October 29, 2009
Imprint: SAGE Publications Ltd
Language: English

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What is the place of leisure in societies where people complain of 'over-work'? How do personal freedom and choice relate to the inequalities of class, gender, disability and ethnicity?

 

This critical introduction to the field offers a systematic account of the meaning and structure of leisure today.

 

The book:

 

• situates the student in the field

• provides a comprehensive account of the leading approaches to leisure

• explores the influence of class, race, gender, ethnicity, disability and age

• discusses to role of the sate

• examines leisure in the context of changing work relationships

• locates leisure in the debate around globalization

 

In short, this is an indispensable, one-stop guide to understanding leisure.

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Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors here

What is the place of leisure in societies where people complain of 'over-work'? How do personal freedom and choice relate to the inequalities of class, gender, disability and ethnicity?

 

This critical introduction to the field offers a systematic account of the meaning and structure of leisure today.

 

The book:

 

• situates the student in the field

• provides a comprehensive account of the leading approaches to leisure

• explores the influence of class, race, gender, ethnicity, disability and age

• discusses to role of the sate

• examines leisure in the context of changing work relationships

• locates leisure in the debate around globalization

 

In short, this is an indispensable, one-stop guide to understanding leisure.

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