Re-Imagining Leisure Studies (Paperback)

In this provocative new book, Tony Blackshaw argues that Leisure Studies is in a quiet but deep state of crisis. The twenty-first century has brought profound change to all aspects of society, including a plurality of new leisure worlds, and traditional concepts of Leisure Studies fail to capture this richness. This book aims to re-invigorate Leisure Studies by revealing and unpacking these leisure worlds, thereby changing the way we think about leisure and the way we do Leisure Studies. Both trivial and serious in its implications, it is precisely this paradox that makes leisure such a fascinating subject of study. Re-Imagining Leisure Studies presents a new and radical set of methodological rules for studying leisure trends and cultures in contemporary society. It discusses the critical issues that underpin recent developments in leisure theory and explores the key themes of social class, community, politics, freedom and globalization. Marking a turning point in the reception and understanding of Leisure Studies, this book is vital reading for all students and scholars with a social scientific interest in leisure.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Critical Leisure Studies
Release date:	February 2018
First published:	2017
Authors:	Tony Blackshaw
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	184
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-49422-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Leisure Promotions
LSN:	1-138-49422-4
Barcode:	9781138494220

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