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The Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory
Karl Spracklen (Ed.)
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Description for The Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory
Hardback. Editor(s): Spracklen, Karl; Lashua, Brett; Sharpe, Erin; Swain, Spencer. Num Pages: 926 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA; JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
This is the first handbook devoted entirely to leisure theory, charting the history and philosophy of leisure, theories in religion and culture, and rational theories of leisure in the Western philosophical tradition, as well as a range of socio-cultural theories from thinkers such as Adorno, Bauman, Weber and Marx. Drawing on contributions from experts in leisure studies from around the world, the four sections cover: traditional theories of leisure; rational theories of leisure; structural theories of leisure; and post-structural theories of leisure. The Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory is essential reading for students ... Read more
This is the first handbook devoted entirely to leisure theory, charting the history and philosophy of leisure, theories in religion and culture, and rational theories of leisure in the Western philosophical tradition, as well as a range of socio-cultural theories from thinkers such as Adorno, Bauman, Weber and Marx. Drawing on contributions from experts in leisure studies from around the world, the four sections cover: traditional theories of leisure; rational theories of leisure; structural theories of leisure; and post-structural theories of leisure. The Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory is essential reading for students ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
Number of Pages
936
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137564788
SKU
V9781137564788
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Ref
99-15
About Karl Spracklen (Ed.)
Karl Spracklen is Professor of Leisure Studies at Leeds Beckett University, UK. He has published widely on the topic of leisure and is the Secretary of Research Committee 13 (Sociology of Leisure), International Sociological Association. Brett D. Lashua is Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, UK. He is co-editor of Sounds and the City: Popular ... Read more
Reviews for The Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory
This review has highlighted the depth and breadth of leisure theory presented in this volume. The book will appeal to leisure scholars from postgraduates to professors who are interested in new and different perspectives on leisure. ... I congratulate both the editors and the authors, who should all be proud of their contribution to the study of leisure ... . ... Read more