An Introduction To Leisure Studies

Author : Peter Bramham,Stephen Wagg
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473908420

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An Introduction to Leisure Studies by Peter Bramham,Stephen Wagg Pdf

"There are textbooks galore, but there aren’t many crafted as intelligently as this one. This book will change the way that students understand leisure. It will give them an easier entry to that place where difficult ideas fuse into something intelligible, where real understanding sits and the educated imagination is stirred." - Tony Blackshaw, Sheffield Hallam University Peter Bramham and Stephen Wagg provide a foundation for those studying within the broad field of leisure studies. The book gives students an accessible and engaging introduction to leisure studies and leisure research, encouraging students to engage in reflexive analysis of their common sense understandings of everyday life and enabling them to develop an understanding of contemporary leisure studies and changing leisure practices.

Author : Chris Bull,Jayne Hoose,Mike Weed
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 058232503X

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An Introduction to Leisure Studies by Chris Bull,Jayne Hoose,Mike Weed Pdf

Balancing theory and practice, this is a core introductory textbook for HDN and first-year undergraduate courses in leisure studies and leisure management.

Author : Chris J. Bull
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Leisure
ISBN : 1405872268

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An Introduction to Leisure Studies by Chris J. Bull Pdf

Author : George Karlis
Publisher : Thompson Educational Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-31
Category : Leisure
ISBN : 1550771671

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Leisure and Recreation in Canadian Society by George Karlis Pdf

Author : Dr Peter Bramham,Stephen Wagg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Leisure
ISBN : 1473909678

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An Introduction to Leisure Studies by Dr Peter Bramham,Stephen Wagg Pdf

Author : Sam Elkington,Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317810414

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The Serious Leisure Perspective by Sam Elkington,Robert A. Stebbins Pdf

The "Serious Leisure Perspective" (SLP) is a theoretical framework that can help us understand the complexities of modern leisure as both an activity and an experience. Bringing together the study of serious leisure, casual leisure and project-based leisure, it is an essential component of the Leisure Studies curriculum and an invaluable tool for exploring the significance of leisure in contemporary society. This book is the first of offer a comprehensive introduction to the Serious Leisure Perspective, from fundamental principles and key concepts to in-depth and wide-ranging case studies of serious leisure pursuits. The book introduces the history of the SLP and its position alongside other social theories that attempt to explain the nature and function of leisure. It explores important themes such as consumption, gender relations, social capital and quality of life, and delves deeply into the leisure of amateurs, hobbyists, career volunteers and occupational devotees. Every chapter includes a range of useful pedagogical features, such as review questions and group exercises, to help the student to grasp the importance of understanding leisure as a way of understanding contemporary social life and society. Combining cutting-edge theory and method with an engaging and practical interface, this is an essential text for all Leisure Studies courses and illuminating reading for any student working in Tourism, Events, Sport, Recreation, Sociology or Cultural Studies.

Author : C. Rojek,S. Shaw,A. Veal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780230625181

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A Handbook of Leisure Studies by C. Rojek,S. Shaw,A. Veal Pdf

A unique, international resource for Leisure Studies: in one volume the history, organization and central debates in the field of Leisure Studies are defined, providing a one-stop-shop for students and an agenda for future debate and research academics.

Author : David Harris
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0761970584

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Key Concepts in Leisure Studies by David Harris Pdf

Provides a student-friendly guide to the key debates in leisure studies.

Author : Shaun Best
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781446243800

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Leisure Studies by Shaun Best Pdf

What is the place of leisure in societies where people complain of ′over-work′? How do personal freedom and choice relate to the inequalities of class, gender, disability and ethnicity? This critical introduction to the field offers a systematic account of the meaning and structure of leisure today. The book: • situates the student in the field • provides a comprehensive account of the leading approaches to leisure • explores the influence of class, race, gender, ethnicity, disability and age • discusses to role of the sate • examines leisure in the context of changing work relationships • locates leisure in the debate around globalization In short, this is an indispensable, one-stop guide to understanding leisure.

Author : Niek Beunders,Han Boers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9058441148

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Exploring leisure : an introduction into leisure studies by Niek Beunders,Han Boers Pdf

Author : Tapps, Tyler,Wells, Mary Sara
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492543121

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Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, 3E by Tapps, Tyler,Wells, Mary Sara Pdf

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, Third Edition, presents perspectives from 52 leading experts from around the world. It delves into foundational concepts, delivery systems, and programming services; offers an array of ancillaries; and helps students make informed career choices.

Author : Shintaro Kono,Anju Beniwal,Priyanka Baweja,Karl Spracklen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9783030418120

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Positive Sociology of Leisure by Shintaro Kono,Anju Beniwal,Priyanka Baweja,Karl Spracklen Pdf

This edited collection explores Positive Sociology of Leisure (PSL) as a subfield relating to leisure studies, sociology of leisure, and sociology of happiness. Defined as an area of research that examines social aspects of leisure life with a focus on the optimal functioning of relationship, group, community, organization, and other social units, PSL differs from more critical forms of sociology in that its starting point is social positives. The contributions draw on a range of diverse disciplinary backgrounds to consider various meanings of leisure across themes such as: ageing; sex, sexuality and family; community, youth, and education; and arts and creativity. Positive Sociology of Leisure will be a key reference within the field of sociology of leisure, as well as an important introductory book for those interested in leisure studies.

Author : Daniel D. McLean,Amy R. Hurd,Nancy Brattain Rogers
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Leisure
ISBN : 0763707562

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Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society by Daniel D. McLean,Amy R. Hurd,Nancy Brattain Rogers Pdf

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Author : Daniel McLean,Amy Hurd,University of Nevada Las Vegas Daniel McLean,Dr Amy Hurd
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781449689575

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Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society by Daniel McLean,Amy Hurd,University of Nevada Las Vegas Daniel McLean,Dr Amy Hurd Pdf

With a new full-color design with perforated worksheets, the Tenth Edition of Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society provides a detailed introduction to the history, developments, and current trends in leisure studies. It addresses contemporary issues facing the recreation and leisure profession and focuses on challenges and opportunities that impact the profession now as well as years from now. Extensive research into emerging trends helps support the text and provide insights into the future. Focusing on the ten different types of organizations --ranging from nonprofit community organizations and armed forces recreation to sports management and travel and tourism sponsors -- this classic text text is an invaluable resource for students considering a career in the recreation and leisure industry. New to the Tenth Edition: - Discusses how specific trends, such as dramatic shifts in population make-up, the impact of technology, and marketing affect leisure-service systems and the recreation and park professions. - Focus on the role of parks and recreation on the health and wellness of our communities as well as means to combat the obesity epidemic in North America. - Includes new case studies which allow students to apply knowledge of technology in leisure, identify the value and benefits of play, and recognize the changing family structures of our modern society.

Author : Sandro Carnicelli,David McGillivray,Gayle McPherson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781317355618

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Digital Leisure Cultures by Sandro Carnicelli,David McGillivray,Gayle McPherson Pdf

The digital turn in leisure has opened up a vast array of new opportunities to play, learn, participate and be entertained – opportunities that have transformed what we recognise as leisure. This edited collection provides a significant contribution to our changing understanding of digital leisure cultures, reflecting on the socio-historical context within which the digital age emerged, while engaging with new debates about the evolving and controversial role of digital platforms in contemporary leisure cultures. This book also demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of studying digital leisure cultures. To make sense of how individuals and institutions use digital spaces it is necessary to draw on history, science and technology, philosophy, cultural studies, sociology and geography, as well as sport and leisure studies. This important and timely study discusses both the promise of the digital sphere as a realm of liberation, and the darker side of the internet associated with control, surveillance, exclusion and dehumanisation. Digital Leisure Cultures: Critical perspectives is fascinating reading for any student or scholar of sociology, sport and leisure studies, geography or media studies.