The Palgrave Handbook Of Leisure Theory

by Karl Spracklen

2021-01-08 12:11:51

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-cult... 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 Theoryis essential reading for students and scholars working in leisure studies, social theory as well as those working on the problem of leisure in the wider humanities and social sciences.

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Book Details

File size8.27 X 5.83 X 0 in
Print pages936
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Publication date April 27, 2017
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781137564788
Karl Spracklen is Professor of Leisure Studies at Leeds Beckett University. He has been Chair of the Leisure Studies Association and is currently Vice-President of Research Committee 13 (Sociology of ...

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