No single introductory book has until now captured the range of thought appropriate for scrutinizing the idea of leisure. Beginning with a discussion of expressions in classical thought, etymological definitions and key leisure studies concepts, Blackshaw suggests that the idea abounds with ambivalence, which is unlikely ever to be resolved.

After analyzing the rise and fall of modern leisure patterns, the emphasis shifts from the historical to the sociological and the author identifies and critically discusses the key modernist and postmodernist perspectives. Drawing on the idea that leisure studies is a ?language game?, Tony Blackshaw subsequently offers his own original theory of liquid leisure which asks some key questions about the present and the future of leisure in people's lives, as well as what implications it has for individuals? abilities to embrace the opportunity for an authentic existence that is both magical and moral.

Leisure is an essential purchase for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers and academics in the fields of Sociology of Leisure, Sports and Leisure Studies, and Popular Culture.

No single introductory book has until now captured the range of thought appropriate for scrutinizing the idea of leisure. Beginning with a discussion of expressions in classical thought, etymological definitions and key leisure studies concepts, Blackshaw suggests that the idea abounds with ambivalence, which is unlikely ever to be resolved. After analyzing the rise and fall of modern leisure patterns, the emphasis shifts from the historical to the sociological and the author identifies and critically discusses the key modernist and postmodernist perspectives. Drawing on the idea that leisure studies is a 'language game', Tony Blackshaw subsequently offers his own original theory of liquid leisure which asks some key questions about the present and the future of leisure in people's lives, as well as what implications it has for individuals' abilities to embrace the opportunity for an authentic existence that is both magical and moral. Leisure is an essential purchase for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers and academics in the fields of Sociology of Leisure, Sports and Leisure Studies, and Popular Culture.

Contents:
1. Stroke Prevention in 2000 J. Easton 2. Primary vs. Secondary Stroke Prevention P. Gorelick 3. Aspirin P. De Moerloose 4. Ticlopidine and Clopidogrel M. Paciaroni 5. Other Anti-platelet Agents A. Culebras 6. Dipyridamole H. Diener 7. New Antiplatelet Agents B. Weksler 8. Clinical Use of Antiplatelet Agents for Stroke Prevention G. Donnan 9. Antithrombotic Therapy Before and After Carotid Endarterectomy H. Barnett 10. Anticoagulants T. Moulin 11. Early Prevention of Stroke Recurrence M. Brown 12. Lipid Lowering Agents and Stroke Risk P. Amarenco 13. Stroke Prevention With Blood Pressure Control P. Bath 14. Antioxidants, Vitamins D. Spence 15. Estrogen Replacement L. Brass 16. Healthcare Issues, Benefits and Costs G. Hankey

The only book focusing on specific therapy for stroke prevention, this book discusses specific medications that target the blood and vasculature and how these treatments can be used to complement other therapeutic measures, such as carotid endarterectomy. It covers the pharmacological methods used to address the risk factors in stroke, the major drug discoveries of recent years--antiaggregant, antithrombotic, and anticoagulant therapies--and also long established therapies such as aspirin and warfarin. With contributions by internationally recognized experts, this is a unique single source of information on current pharmacological prevention of stroke.