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Spracklen, Karl,

Leisure, sports & society / Leisure, sports and society Karl Spracklen. - xii, 260 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A history and philosophy of leisure -- Leisure and modernity -- Leisure and work -- Leisure as function -- Leisure and structure -- Leisure and inequality -- Leisure and identity -- Leisure and community -- Leisure subcultures -- Leisure and globalization -- Leisure and communication -- Leisure and postmodernity -- Postmodern leisure -- Liquid leisure and intentionality -- Leisure and resistance -- Dark leisure -- The future of leisure -- The meaning and purpose of leisure.

ISBN: 023036201X 9780230362017 0230362028 9780230362024

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Leisure--Sociological aspects--Textbooks
Sports--Sociological aspects--Textbooks

Dewey Class. No.: 306.4812