158 Pages
by
Routledge
158 Pages
by
Routledge
158 Pages
by
Routledge
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In the 1970s the subject of leisure was attracting interest among both social scientists and people concerned with developing recreation policies. A relative newcomer to the sociological scene at the time, leisure was beginning to compete in research effort and theory-building with the more established fields of sociology. As well as making an academic contribution, this book, originally... Read more
Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1: The Cultural Context of Leisure 1. A Historical and Comparative View 2. Leisure in Industrial Society 3. Variety of Leisure Experience 4. Leisure in the Life-Cycle Part 2: Leisure and Other Spheres of Life 5. Leisure and Work 6. Leisure and the Family 7. Leisure and Education 8. Leisure and Religion Part 3: Leisure Planning and Policies 9. Consumers and Demand 10. Providers and Provision 11. Conclusion – Leisure and Tomorrow. Index.
Biography
Stanley Parker
