Decentring leisure
Chris Rojek
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Decentring leisure
by Chris Rojek
Published
1995
Publisher
Sage Publications
Pages
215
ISBN-10
0803988125
Description
This book explores the meaning of leisure in the context of the key social formations of our time: capitalism, modernity and postmodernity. Rolek brings together the insights of Marxism, feminism, Weber, Elias, Simmel, Nietzsche and Baudrillard to produce a comprehensive survey - and rethinking - of leisure theory. At the same time he presents a radical critique of the traditional 'centring' of the concept of leisure on 'escape', 'freedom', 'choice'. In the first part, he describes the relations between capitalism and leisure, the meaning of free time for workers in a capitalist system, and the gendered nature of leisure. He then discusses the social construction of leisure under modernity and the main competing arguments - that it imprisons the individual and reinforces conformity or that it liberates people and releases their creativity. Finally, he examines postmodernity, the cultural condition which has radically changed the idea of leisure. Revealing how leisure practices have responded to living in a risk society, he shows that 'free' time becomes something very different when simulation and nostalgia lie at the heart of everyday life. Decentring Leisure will be essential reading for students and lecturers in leisure studies, cultural studies and social theory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Decentring leisure?
This edition of Decentring leisure has approximately 215 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Decentring leisure?
For most readers, Decentring leisure typically takes between 4h 29m and 2h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Decentring leisure?
The estimated word count for Decentring leisure is approximately 53,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Decentring leisure?
Decentring leisure was written by Chris Rojek.
When was Decentring leisure published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.