Description

′Drawing upon the best traditions of British and North American Leisure Studies, Shaun Best provides a synthesis of relevant social theory, presents thought provoking inquiry-driven examples and invites students to acquire a better understanding of leisure in today′s world′ - Professor David Botterill, University of Wales

What is the place of leisure in societies where people complain of ′over-work′? How do personal freedom and choice relate to the inequalities of class, gender, disability, and ethnicity?

This critical introduction to the field offers a systematic account of the meaning and structure of leisure today.

The book:

Situates the student in the field
Provides a comprehensive account of the leading approaches to leisure
Explores the influence of class, race, gender, ethnicity, disability, and age
Discusses to role of the state
Examines leisure in the context of changing work relationships
Locates leisure in the debate around globalization

In short, this is an indispensable, one-stop guide to understanding leisure. The book will be required reading for courses in Leisure and Recreation Studies, Tourism Studies and Special Event Management.