Discusses the major theories and debates within the sociology of leisure. Illustrated throughout with real-world examples, this book explores how leisure is cha... » 

Discusses the major theories and debates within the sociology of leisure. Illustrated throughout with real-world examples, this book explores 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, and more. «