The Problem of Leisure
eBook - ePub

The Problem of Leisure

  1. 284 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Problem of Leisure

About this book

First published in 1938. This study examines various aspects of leisure in the early twentieth century. The author observes the differences in leisure between the various echelons of society, as well as the differences of leisure amongst children and adults. Durant also explores in depth several modes of leisure, including the cinema, sport, and gambling. This title will be of interest to students of history, sociology, and leisure studies.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2019
Print ISBN
9780367133009
eBook ISBN
9780429655166

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Original Title Page
  6. Original Copyright Page
  7. Dedication
  8. Contents
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. I. Leisure in the Machine Age
  11. II. Leisure in our Society
  12. III. “The Machinery of Amusement”
  13. IV. Organizations for Leisure
  14. V. The Outlook for Leisure
  15. Bibliography
  16. Index of Names
  17. Index of Subjects