| Author | : Shaun Best |
| File Size | : 51,7 Mb |
| Publisher | : SAGE |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 29 October 2009 |
| ISBN | : 9781446243800 |
| Pages | : 336 pages |
Leisure Studies by Shaun Best Book PDF Summary
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.