| Description |
xix, 556 pages : illustrations, 1 map, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Always Learning |
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Always learning.
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| Contents |
Part I: Introduction and history. 1. This thing called leisure -- 2. Historical perspectives -- Part II: Studying leisure. 3. Studying leisure -- 4. Contemporary patterns of Australian leisure -- 5. Providers in the mixed economy of leisure -- Part III: Leisure sectors and forms. 6. At home at leisure -- 7. Social media and leisure -- 8. Arts and culture -- 9. Sport -- 10. Outdoor recreation -- 11. Tourism -- 12. Special events -- 13. Leisure and health -- 14. 'Deviant' leisure -- Part IV: Leisure and diversity. 15. Human rights, disability and leisure -- 16. Leisure and Aboriginal culture form federation -- 17. Global cultures and ethnicity -- 18. Gender and sexuality -- 19. Leisure, youth and ageing -- Part V: Leisure and the future. 20. Working in leisure -- 21. Leisure and the future |
| Summary |
This book provides an introduction to and analysis of a broadly defined concept of leisure. It integrates Australian and international knowledge so that the book is an Australian interpretation, based largely on local sources, but which engages with relevant international research and theory. This edition has been extensively reviewed and updated and includes new chapters on social networks, global cultures and events. The purpose of the text is to illuminate leisure and its place in past, present and future Australian society. The text is designed to lead students into the subject and provide pointers to more detailed study, through discussion questions and guides to further reading |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Previous ed.: Pearson Longman, 2006 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Leisure -- Social aspects -- Australia.
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Leisure -- Australia -- History.
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| Author |
Darcy, Simon, 1964- author
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Lynch, Robert L., author
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| ISBN |
9781442541474 (paperback) |
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