Key Concepts in Leisure Studies

This book confirms David Harris' status as a leading theorist in contemporary culture and leisure in the UK. He offers a distinctive, coherent and authoritative guide to the major concepts and debates that should engage leisure scholars and scholarship' -" Dr Peter Bramham, Senior Lecturer in Leisure Studies, Leeds Metropolitan University

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Written with the needs of today's student in mind, the SAGE Key Concepts series provides accessible, authoritative and reliable coverage of the essential issues in a range of disciplines. Written in each case by experienced and respected experts in the subject area, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension.

Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages understanding without sacrificing the level of detail and critical evaluation essential to convey the complexity of the issues.

Key Concepts in Leisure Studies:

- Provides a student-friendly guide to the key debates in leisure studies

- Reflects recent developments in the field, encompassing related work in media studies, cultural studies, sports studies and sociology

- Cross-references each 1500 word exposition to other concepts in the field

- Offers definitions, section outlines and further reading guidance for independent learning

- Is supported by the author's website http: /www.arasite.org/keyconc.html

- Is essential reading for undergraduates and NVQ students in leisure studies.