Leisure Studies: Themes and Perspectives

'Drawing upon the best traditions of British and North American Leisure Studies, Shaun Best provides a synthesis of relevant social theory, presents thought provoking inquiry-driven examples and invites students to acquire a better understanding of leisure in today's world' - Professor David Botterill, University of Wales 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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