The Meaning Of Leisure
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The Meaning Of Leisure
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Author : Vania L. Sandoval
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-07-26
The Meaning Of Leisure written by Vania L. Sandoval and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-26 with Social Science categories.
This book deals with the concept of leisure and the everyday leisure practices of a group of diverse single women in an urban setting—Mannheim, Germany. Vania Sandoval focuses on how social structure and individual choices relate to each other in the local context. Initially, the book considers the women as a relatively homogenous group, analyzing how they conceive, organize and experience their leisure in a similar manner with individual nuances. It then proceeds to highlight some of the processes that lead, in this particular case, to migration-based differences in their leisure practices.
The Meaning And Purpose Of Leisure
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Author : K. Spracklen
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2009-05-07
The Meaning And Purpose Of Leisure written by K. Spracklen and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-07 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This book uses the work of Jurgen Habermas to interrogate leisure as a meaningful, theoretical concept. Drawing on examples from sport, culture and tourism, and going beyond concerns about the grand project of leisure, Spracklen argues that leisure is central to understanding wider debates about identity, postmodernity and globalization.
Philosophy Of Leisure
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Author : Johan Bouwer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-02-17
Philosophy Of Leisure written by Johan Bouwer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-17 with Philosophy categories.
What is leisure? How does leisure relate to leading a good life? This critical and intelligent study interrogates the basic principles of leisure and demonstrates the continuing relevance of these questions for our society today. It not only explores the traditional philosophical concepts at the heart of leisure studies, but also pursues new possibilities for reconceptualising leisure that have emerged from recent developments in society, technology and the broader discipline of philosophy itself. Approaching leisure from a philosophically inquisitive perspective, the book argues that leisure revolves around the pursuit of happiness, human flourishing and well-being, making it both a state of mind and a state of being. Its exploration of the meaning of leisure addresses key issues such as identity, ethics, spirituality, human experience, freedom, technology, embodiment, well-being, the fundamental properties of leisure and the challenge of offering a meaningful definition. Revitalising the subject of leisure studies with its originality, Philosophy of Leisure: Foundations of the Good Life is fascinating reading for all students and scholars of leisure studies, philosophy, sociology, psychology and ethics.
The Psychology Of Leisure
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Author : John Neulinger
language : en
Publisher: Charles C. Thomas Publisher
Release Date : 1981
The Psychology Of Leisure written by John Neulinger and has been published by Charles C. Thomas Publisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Social Science categories.
Constructing Leisure
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Author : K. Spracklen
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2011-10-12
Constructing Leisure written by K. Spracklen and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-12 with History categories.
This book looks back at the meaning and purpose of leisure in the past. But this is not a simple social history of leisure. It is not enough to write a history of leisure on its own in fact, it is impossible without engaging in the debate about what counts as leisure (in the present and in the past). Writing a history of leisure, then, entails writing a philosophy of leisure: and any history needs to be a philosophical history as well. That is the purpose of this book. It provides an account of leisure through historical time, how leisure was constructed and understood by historical actors, how communicative reason and free will interacted with instrumentality at different times, how historians have reconstructed past leisure through historiography, and finally, how writers have perceived the meaning and purpose of leisure in alternative histories. Providing a sweeping overview of the field, Karl Spracklen charts how the concept of leisure was understood in Ancient history, through to modern times, and looks at leisure in different societies and cultures including Byzantium and Asian civilizations, as well as looking at leisure and Islam. Spracklen concludes with a chapter on future histories of leisure.
Contemporary Perspectives In Leisure
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Author : Sam Elkington
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-12-04
Contemporary Perspectives In Leisure written by Sam Elkington and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-04 with Social Science categories.
We are entering a new era of leisure. Quality rather than quantity is now the focus of researchers, policymakers and managers. Technological change, an ageing population and a harsh economic climate are changing the values and practices of leisure, as well as the relationship between leisure, society and the individual. Contemporary Perspectives in Leisure uses a variety of disciplinary approaches to introduce the most important trends in contemporary leisure in the Twenty-First Century. With contributions from some of the leading international figures in modern leisure studies, the book examines key philosophical and theoretical debates around leisure, with reference to concepts such as happiness, enjoyment and quality of life, as well as the most interesting contemporary themes in leisure studies, from youth leisure and ‘dark’ leisure to technology and adventure. Understanding changes in leisure helps us to better understand changes in wider society. Contemporary Perspectives in Leisure is a perfect companion to any course in leisure studies, and useful reading for any student or scholar working in sociology, cultural studies, recreation, tourism, sport, or social psychology.
Leisure Sports Society
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Author : Karl Spracklen
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-09-16
Leisure Sports Society written by Karl Spracklen and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-16 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The way we organise our free time can reveal a great deal about our identities and ideology. This book explores what our sports and leisure choices can tell us about the society in which we live. Comprehensive, cutting edge and packed with global examples it covers all the essentials for students of sports and leisure sociology.
What Is Leisure
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Author : Janet E. Stockdale
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
What Is Leisure written by Janet E. Stockdale and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Leisure categories.
The Labour Of Leisure
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Author : Chris Rojek
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2010
The Labour Of Leisure written by Chris Rojek and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In his compelling new book, Chris Rojek turns this shibboleth on its head to demonstrate how leisure has become a form of labor. Ranging widely from an analysis of the inflated aspirations of the leisure society thesis to the culture of deception that permeates leisure choice, the author shows how leisure is inextricably linked to emotional labor 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.
Reclaiming Leisure
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Author : H. Ramsay
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2005-09-20
Reclaiming Leisure written by H. Ramsay and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09-20 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Leisure activities account for much of our time - and money. But are contemporary forms of leisure good for us? Are they really leisure? And how much does (and should) leisure matter? Classical philosophers paid attention to these questions. Increasingly, modern philosophers too are realizing the importance of leisure, and of a good leisure/work balance. Hayden Ramsay looks at the meaning of leisure, and the links between recreation, relaxation, virtue, and happiness. By focussing on leisure activities such as sport, travel, music and reading, Ramsay explores the need for good play in a good life.