1st Edition

Politics and Leisure

By John Wilson Copyright 1988
208 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1988. This book provides a lucid and exceptionally well-informed account at the controversial relationship between politics and leisure. The author combines historical and sociological material to show the ways in which ‘leisure’ has often been a fiercely disputed battleground. Free time and free space have always posed a threat to political authorities, while providing room... Read more

1. Politics of Leisure  2. The Control of Leisure  3. Resistance  4. Leisure in the Liberal State: The United States  5. Leisure in the Welfare State: The United Kingdom  6. Leisure in Totalitarian Regimes  7. Leisure and Nationalism  8. Conclusions: The Future of Politics and Leisure;  References;  Index

Biography

John Wilson