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Leisure Theory

by Chris Rojek
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Synopsis

Leisure practices in the modern Western world exist in the context of mass education, mass communication and mass tourism. In this clear and energetic text, Chris Rojek advocates the theorizing of leisure (taking into account the relationship between individuals, leisure behavior and citizenship) and outlines an approach to the analysis of leisure activity which seeks to consolidate motivation, location and context. Definitions of key concepts and chapter summaries clearly sign-post content for the benefit of readers new to the study of how we relax and enjoy life

About the Author, Chris Rojek

Chris Rojek is Professor of Sociology and Culture and Deputy Director of the Theory, Culture & Society centre at Nottingham Trent University, UK. He is the author of many books on leisure and popular culture including Capitalism and Leisure Theory, Ways of Escape: Modern Transformations of Leisure and Travel, Leisure and Culture and Celebrity.

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Book Details

Published
July 1, 2005
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781403905697

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