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Taking a sociological perspective, this introductory undergraduate text discusses recent debates and research on such topics as postmodernity, ... More

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In Western societies, leisure has been a major force in changing people's lives. The containment of working time and the rise in spending power have ... More

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The Chelsea School Research Centre Edition originated in the advanced scholarship and research undertaken in CSRC as it consolidated and developed ... More

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In his compelling new book, Chris Rojek turns this shibboleth on its head to demonstrate how leisure has become a form of labor. Ranging widely from ... More

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..".forcefully and effectively opposes cultural models that strongly dichotomize social reproduction and social recreation." . JRAI "an interesting ... More

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This 4th Edition provides a contemporary examination of leisure issues from philosophical, psychological, and sociological perspectives. In examining ... More

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This book examines all of the major traditions of social thought to clearly show their influence in our understanding of sport and leisure. Also ... More

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This critical introduction to the field offers a systematic account of the meaning and structure of leisure today. The book: Situates the student in ... More

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This unique and accessible collection is an important contribution to the growing area of sport and leisure studies.

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Almost every chapter of the second edition of Leisure Enhancement has been updated with dozens of new references, totaling well over 100 in all. ... More

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From Balinese cockfights to American baseball, the 24 contributions in this book examine the roles that play, games and sport assume in their ... More

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This is the latest book on leisure from one of the leading figures in the field of leisure studies. It makes a major contribution in considering ... More

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This accessible volume gathers together previously written articles on a range of themes, including sport and leisure, physical education, sociology ... More

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A sweeping analysis of sport culture's global, national, and local impact.

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Why are sport and exercise important? What can the study of sport and exercise tell us about wider society? Who holds the power in creating ... More

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