The Leisure Society
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Whatever Happened To The Leisure Society
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Author : A. J. Veal
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-08-27
Whatever Happened To The Leisure Society written by A. J. Veal and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-27 with Social Science categories.
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.
The Leisure Society
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Author : Reuel Denney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
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Whatever Happened To The Leisure Society
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Author : Anthony James Veal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-09-03
Whatever Happened To The Leisure Society written by Anthony James Veal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-03 with Leisure categories.
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.
The Leisure Society
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Author : Jeremy Seabrook
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Release Date : 1988
The Leisure Society written by Jeremy Seabrook and has been published by Wiley-Blackwell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Classe oisive categories.
Why Work
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Author : Freedom Press
language : en
Publisher: PM Press
Release Date : 2018-11-01
Why Work written by Freedom Press and has been published by PM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-01 with Political Science categories.
Why Work? is a provocative collection of essays and illustrations by writers and artists from the nineteenth century through to today, dissecting “work,” its form under capitalism, and the possibilities for an alternative society. It asks: Why do some of us still work until we drop in an age of vast automated production, while others starve for lack of work? Where is the leisure society that was promised? Edited by Freedom Press, this collection includes contributions from luminaries of the past such as William Morris and Bertrand Russell, contemporary theorists such as David Graeber and Juliet Schor, and illustrated examinations of workplace potentials and pitfalls from Clifford Harper and Prole.info.
The Fear Of Leisure
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Author : Alfred Richard Orage
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
The Fear Of Leisure written by Alfred Richard Orage and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Social credit categories.
Why Work
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Author : B. Russell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984-08
Why Work written by B. Russell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-08 with categories.
Whatever Happened To The Leisure Society
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Author : Paul Gilchrist
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Whatever Happened To The Leisure Society written by Paul Gilchrist and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
LSA 2007 What ever happened to the leisure society? aims to turn the leisure studies multi-disciplinary gaze to the shifts in leisure practices, industries, cultures and economies over the past 30 years or so. The call for this timely reflection aims not only to consider work-leisure shifts but also seeks to evaluate developments in the theorising of leisure. The conference is aimed at academics, including researchers, research students, and lecturers in leisure studies, politics, economics, history, sociology, cultural studies, cultural policy, social policy and media studies. Practitioners in the leisure services (public, private and voluntary) will be attracted to the conference by distinctive policy and practice-based contributions. Practitioners from the cultural industries, including market researchers, industry analysts and cultural commentators, will also find the conference of interest.
The Leisure Society
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Author : François Archambault
language : en
Publisher: Talon Books
Release Date : 2005
The Leisure Society written by François Archambault and has been published by Talon Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Drama categories.
A dark and thoroughly contemporary comedy. Cast of 2 women and 2 men.
Why Work
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Author : Bertrand Russell
language : en
Publisher: Freedom Press (CA)
Release Date : 1983-01-01
Why Work written by Bertrand Russell and has been published by Freedom Press (CA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
All the stars have a go - includes essays by William Morris, Kropotkin, Lewis Mumford, Cliff Harper, Bertrand Russell, Colin Ward etc.