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Taking a fresh look the history of northern working-class life in the second half of the twentieth century, this book turns to the concept of generati

This provocative new book argues that Leisure Studies is in a state of crisis. The twenty-first century has brought profound change to all aspects of

This timely book provides the definitive concise introduction to the phenomenon of Zygmunt Bauman. After introducing the man, his major influences and

"This book is both insightful and engaging, enriched with diverse and up-to-date readings. Tony Blackshaw lays bare debates surrounding the uses and a

This book presents a wide range of important, lively and engaging readings, aiming to capture the originality of Bauman's special way of doing sociolo

Concise yet critical, this is a student friendly introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of community studies.

This book presents a wide range of important, lively and engaging readings, aiming to capture the originality of Bauman's special way of doing sociolo

Taking a fresh look the history of northern working-class life in the second half of the twentieth century, this book turns to the concept of generati

In this provocative new book, Tony Blackshaw argues that Leisure Studies is in a quiet but deep state of crisis. The twenty-first century has brought

Leisure Life awakens the sociological imagination. It offers a new approach to the study of masculinity and the ethnography of leisure, making it appr

Leisure Life awakens the sociological imagination. It offers a new approach to the study of masculinity and the ethnography of leisure, making it appr

This book provides the definitive concise introduction to Zygmunt Bauman. A well-written text, it assumes no prior knowledge of his work and should ap

This landmark publication brings together some of the most perceptive commentators of the present moment to explore core ideas and cutting edge develo

This landmark publication brings together some of the most perceptive commentators of the present moment to explore core ideas and cutting edge develo

How did the Windrush generation become so prosperous? Why are Nigerians achieving so highly in the education system? Why does Hollywood rush to cast b

Master your relationship with money and unleash the power of alternative investments with this practical guide to smart money strategies from Tony Rob

An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture

A lively introduction to and history of international contemporary art from 1960 to the present. What does it mean? Is it really art? Why does it cos

What is Leisure Studies? Who are the key figures in the field? How can we evaluate the relevance of concepts in the field? This is the first full l

The first full length dictionary of leisure studies, offering a critical survey of this increasingly popular and interdisciplinary field and incisive