The Sociology Of Leisure

Author : Shintaro Kono,Anju Beniwal,Priyanka Baweja,Karl Spracklen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 46,6 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 : C. Critcher,Peter Bramham,Alan Tomlinson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0419194207

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Sociology of Leisure by C. Critcher,Peter Bramham,Alan Tomlinson Pdf

The sociology of leisure is an important part of most leisure and recreation management degree and leisure studies BTEC courses. This book is designed to provide essential material in an accessible form for students. It draws together 24 classic readings which provide comprehensive coverage of key conceptual debates in the sociology of leisure.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1135823154

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Sociology of Leisure by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412809771

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Serious Leisure by Robert A. Stebbins Pdf

Serious Leisure offers a comprehensive view and analysis of the current state of the sociology of leisure. Defining and differentiating the way people use their free time, Stebbins divides such activity into categories of serious, casual, and project-based leisure that he further separates into a variety of types and subtypes. Together they comprise what he calls "serious leisure." In this perspective, serious leisure constitutes systematic pursuit of an amateur, hobbyist, or volunteer activity sufficiently substantial and interesting in nature and requiring special skills, knowledge, and experience. Casual leisure, though immediately, intrinsically rewarding, is by contrast a relatively short-lived pleasurable activity, requiring little or no special training to enjoy it. Project-based leisure is a short-term, reasonably complicated, occasional creative undertaking carried out in free time. Stebbins sets out the basic concepts and propositions that make up the three forms, focusing on their essential elements. He takes stock of the serious leisure literature as well as that for casual and project-based leisure. Stebbins sees "serious leisure" realized by way of a set of foundational concepts--organization, community, history, lifestyle, and culture--and several of their component areas. He reviews the history and background of the concept of serious leisure and then adds historical commentary on, first, casual leisure and, then, project-based leisure. Finally, he examines the future and the importance of the serious leisure perspective in a globalizing world, and some of its critical links with other fields of knowledge and practice, notably the nonprofit sector and preventive medicine. Together with its original insights, Serious Leisure offers a single, handy, coherent, comprehensive resource. It will be of interest to sociologists, labor studies specialists, and economists.

Author : John R. Kelly
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429515590

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Freedom to Be by John R. Kelly Pdf

First published in 1987. Following an introductory chapter on the nature of theory and the outline of the book, there are eight chapters on the explanatory approaches, or models, employed in this dialectical analysis of the leisure industry. These models focus on particular elements of leisure: experience, decision, development, identities, interaction, institutions, political forces, and human definitions. With a new preface to the re-issue by the author, this title will be of great interest to students of Sociology and Leisure Studies.

Author : John Robert Kelly,Geoffrey Godbey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Social Science
ISBN : IND:30000037376187

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The Sociology of Leisure by John Robert Kelly,Geoffrey Godbey Pdf

Author : Tony Blackshaw
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781135146771

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Leisure by Tony Blackshaw Pdf

No single introductory book has until now captured the range of thought appropriate for scrutinizing the ambivalent idea of leisure. After analyzing key definitions, concepts and theories, Blackshaw offers his own theory of liquid leisure, which asks some demanding questions about the present and the future of the idea in people’s lives and its role in civil society.

Author : Stanley Parker
Publisher : London : Allen and Unwin
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Social Science
ISBN : IND:39000003441826

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The Sociology of Leisure by Stanley Parker Pdf

Author : Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412863766

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Leisure Activities in Context by Robert A. Stebbins Pdf

There have been many analyses of leisure, drawing on the social, historical, cultural, temporal, and geographical contexts in which acts of leisure are pursued. Yet these studies lack a theoretical framework that can explain how leisure studies interact in various social contexts (cultural, temporal, or geographical), or as Robert A. Stebbins conceptualizes it, at levels of society. Here Stebbins explores leisure studies at society’s micro, meso, and macro levels. He considers all three as they manifest themselves in the everyday pursuit of leisure, while focusing on the heretofore neglected middle, which he calls the meso side of life. Stebbins not only draws these perspectives together, but does something no one else has: he focuses on the big picture of leisure. Leisure Activities in Context examines the entire micro-macro/agency-structure dimension, using theory and research from leisure studies and the sociology of leisure as the vehicles to accomplish this. This book will be a useful theoretical sourcebook on the study of leisure because it provides a blueprint of issues that scholars and students can use to draw deeper meaning from their own studies, and a framework for future research.

Author : A. J. Veal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351972024

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Whatever Happened to the Leisure Society? by A. J. Veal Pdf

The idea of a ‘leisure society’ was in its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, when it was predicted that the pattern of falling working hours which had been experienced in Western societies in the first half of the twentieth century would continue indefinitely. The leisure society has clearly not been realised. On the contrary: contemporary industrial societies seem to be characterised by a shortage of time, experienced as ‘time squeeze’ and stress. The leisure society idea can be seen as the modern version of the age-old dream of a ‘life of ease and plenty’. This analytically and empirically rich book traces the idea in history, through biblical, classical Greek, medieval and nineteenth century utopian writings and into twentieth century concerns with dystopia and the impact of rapid technological change. The ‘leisure society’ concept turns out to have been an elusive and short-lived phenomenon. For a variety of reasons, the trend towards shorter working hours ran out of steam in the last quarter of the twentieth century. However, while leisure scholars have deserted the topic, a diverse range of activists, including environmentalists, economists and feminists, continue to make the case for reducing working hours. Whatever Happened to the Leisure Society? concludes that the on-going ‘struggle for time’ should be supported, for the sake of human health and well-being and for the sake of the planet. This is a valuable resource for students and academics in the fields of leisure studies, cultural studies, history, economics, sociology and political science.

Author : Chris Rojek
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317821212

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Capitalism and Leisure Theory (Routledge Revivals) by Chris Rojek Pdf

First published in 1985, this title explores theories of leisure in a capitalist society. Basing his argument on a refutation of the conventional association of leisure with freedom and free time, Chris Rojek examines the four main structural characteristics of modern leisure practice: privatisation, individuation, commercialisation and pacification. The writings of Marx, Durkheim, Weber, and Freud are used to locate the question of leisure in more mainstream social theory. This interesting reissue will be of particular value to students of sociology and leisure studies, and those with an interest in the relationship between leisure and power.

Author : Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781412846578

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The Idea of Leisure by Robert A. Stebbins Pdf

A range of thinkers in philosophy, religion, and the social sciences have argued that thanks to science, technology, and the organization of society, the human condition has improved and will continue to do so. People are becoming progressively happier and enjoying an ever-improving quality of life, they say, mostly because they are putting their skills and reason to work. The Idea of Leisure is based on the assumption that leisure also fits into the social order, and it provides a singular vector by which to measure progress, even though it is rarely mentioned in writings about the idea of progress. Robert A. Stebbins believes that leisure fosters positive development in both the individual and community. Progress through free-time activity may sometimes be hard to grasp because of the all-too-common manifestations of deviant behavior from schoolyard bullying to date rape. Despite these examples, the vast majority of leisure activities often have profound, positive consequences for participants and society. Stebbins makes a solid case for linking leisure with progress. Although leisure has huge importance for humanity, observations about the idea of leisure as part of the idea of progress have been sporadic. It is no accident that the World Leisure Organization promotes the motto: “Leisure: integral to social, cultural, and economic development.” Nor is it an accident that Article 24 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that: “Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay.” For whole nations to find satisfaction and self-fulfillment based on leisure would be a true sign of progress. Stebbins’ book offers original insight into this basic human requirement.

Author : Chris Rojek
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781446245699

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The Labour of Leisure by Chris Rojek Pdf

Leisure has always been associated with freedom, choice and flexibility. The week-end and vacations were celebrated as ′time off′. In his compelling new book, Chris Rojek turns this shibboleth on its head to demonstrate how leisure has become a form of labour. Modern men and women are required to be competent, relevant and credible, not only in the work place but with their mates, children, parents and communities. The requisite empathy for others, socially acceptable values and correct forms of self-presentation demand work. Much of this work is concentrated in non-work activity, compromising traditional connections between leisure and freedom. Ranging widely from an analysis of the inflated aspirations of the leisure society thesis to the culture of deception that permeates leisure choice, Rojek shows how leisure is inextricably linked to emotional labour and intelligence. It is now a school for life. In challenging the orthodox understandings of freedom and free time, The Labour of Leisure sets out an indispensable new approach to the meaning of leisure. Chris Rojek is Professor of Sociology and Culture at Brunel University. In 2003 he was awarded the Allen V. Sapora Award for outstanding achievement in the field of leisure studies.

Author : Sam Elkington,Robert A. Stebbins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 44,5 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 : Karl Spracklen,Brett Lashua,Erin Sharpe,Spencer Swain
Publisher : Springer
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781137564795

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The Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory by Karl Spracklen,Brett Lashua,Erin Sharpe,Spencer Swain Pdf

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 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.