Leisure in Contemporary Society

by K Roberts

Overview

This introductory textbook discusses the major theories and debates within the sociology of leisure. Illustrated throughout with real-world examples, the new edition has been completely re-written to take into account new developments in the area. Subjects covered include: how leisure is changing in post-modern times; how and why work-life balance has become an important issue; whether women are still the disadvantaged sex in respect of access to leisure; whether leisure has answers to the problems of ageing populations, and whether leisure-based lifestyles are becoming significant sources of social and personal identity. The book also examines whether leisure is being over-whelmed by commercialised consumer cultures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845930691
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	08/15/2006
Series:	CABI Series
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

About the Author

University of Liverpool

Table of Contents

Leisure: Past and Present
The Growth of Leisure
Work and Leisure
Gender
The Life Course
Lifestyles and Identities
Consumption and Consumerism
The Transformation of Leisure?