Whatever Happened To The Life Of Leisure
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Whatever Happened To The Life Of Leisure
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Author : Robert Jameson
language : en
Publisher: IMOS.org.uk
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Whatever Happened To The Life Of Leisure written by Robert Jameson and has been published by IMOS.org.uk this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with categories.
Longer working hours, later retirement, lousy pensions - hardly the life of leisure we were promised for the 21st century! We also have dirty hospitals, troops without proper equipment and schools that provide an appalling standard of education. So what went wrong and what can we do about it?This book provides an introduction in straightforward English to the Real Economics of real resources and real people's lives.
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.
Revelations
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Author : Robert Jameson
language : en
Publisher: IMOS.org.uk
Release Date : 2009-12-09
Revelations written by Robert Jameson and has been published by IMOS.org.uk this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-09 with Religion categories.
Are you irritated by dogmatic religious belief on the one hand and by close-minded, pompous atheism (of the angry Richard Dawkins variety) on the other? Would you be interested in a more intelligent perspective on religious ideas? Intelligent people often find themselves in a dilemma regarding religion. They may be interested in religious concepts and keen to explore issues of purpose and meaning, but are repelled by the sort of unthinking, ritual-obsessed brands of religion that many people seem to follow. This book considers a selection of religious and atheist ideas and beliefs and asks how an intelligent person, unencumbered by religious or atheist dogma, might view them.
Seeking Wosdom
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Author : Robert Jameson
language : en
Publisher: IMOS.org.uk
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Seeking Wosdom written by Robert Jameson and has been published by IMOS.org.uk this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Philosophy categories.
"Why conform when it's so much more interesting not to?" Following on from "Here is Wosdom," Robert Jameson offers another selection of opinion pieces illustrating how intelligent thinking has almost nothing to do with political-correctness! Please note that the Wosdom books can be read in any order. Please also note that Seeking Wosdom is a slim book, containing a lot of ideas in relatively few words. Warning: Contains material some may find offensive!
The Education Of A Poker Player
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Author : Robert Jameson
language : en
Publisher: IMOS.org.uk
Release Date : 2011-10-14
The Education Of A Poker Player written by Robert Jameson and has been published by IMOS.org.uk this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-14 with Games categories.
Introduction To Economics
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Author : Robert Jameson
language : en
Publisher: IMOS.org.uk
Release Date : 2013-05-20
Introduction To Economics written by Robert Jameson and has been published by IMOS.org.uk this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-20 with Business & Economics categories.
There are lots of people who pretend to understand Economics, but there are very few who really do understand Economics. If you dive into Economics and race towards your exams without taking the time to properly understand the key concepts at the heart of the subject, it will hardly be a surprise if you end up amongst the fakers rather than amongst the true experts. This book is intended for students who are considering studying Economics, for students who are soon to begin a course in Economics and for those who are already studying Economics but who would like to firm up their understanding of the key concepts at the heart of this fascinating and incredibly important discipline.
Wosdom Teeth
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Author : Robert Jameson
language : en
Publisher: IMOS.org.uk
Release Date : 2013-08-24
Wosdom Teeth written by Robert Jameson and has been published by IMOS.org.uk this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-24 with Philosophy categories.
The key to intelligence is the willingness to question things. It is particularly important to be willing to question the things that most other people assume to be correct, even when they haven't made the slightest effort to think about the principles involved. Wosdom Teeth, like the other Wosdom books (which can be read in any order), offers provocative opinions in order to encourage readers to think beyond the politically-correct prejudices of the society they live in.
Pearls Of Wosdom
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Author : Robert Jameson
language : en
Publisher: IMOS.org.uk
Release Date : 2012-02-16
Pearls Of Wosdom written by Robert Jameson and has been published by IMOS.org.uk this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-16 with Philosophy categories.
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.
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.