The Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory [Hardcover]

This is the first handbook devoted entirely to leisure theory, charting the history and philosophy of leisure, theories in religion and culture, and rational theories of leisure in the Western philosophical tradition, as well as ?a range of socio-cultural theories from thinkers such as Adorno, Bauman, Weber and Marx. Drawing on contributions from experts in leisure studies from around the world, the four sections cover: traditional theories of leisure; rational theories of leisure; structural theories of leisure; and post-structural theories of leisure.

The Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory is essential reading for students and scholars working in leisure studies, social theory as well as those working on the problem of leisure in the wider humanities and social sciences.

Introduction to the Handbook; Karl Spracklen, Brett Lashua, Erin Sharpe and Spencer Swain.- Part One: Traditional Theories of Leisure.- Section One Introduction; Erin Sharpe.- 1. Islam and Leisure; Kirsten Walseth and Mahfoud Amara.- 2. Centring Leisure: A Hindu View of Leisure; Veena Sharma.- 3. Listening to 19th Century Kanaka ?Liwi Voices; Re-Imagining the Possibilities for Leisure; Karen M. Fox??? and Lisa McDermott.- 4. Leisure in Latin America: A Conceptual Analysis; Christianne Gomes.- 5. The Sabbath as the Ideal Manifestation of Leisure in Traditional Jewish Thought; Nitza Davidovitch.- 6. Leisure Activities in Southeast Asia, from Pre-Colonial Times to the Present; Sarah Moser, Esther Clinton and Jeremy Wallach.- 7. Sport, Leisure and Culture in M
ori Society;Phillip Borrell? and Hamuera Kahi.- 8. Leisure Experience and Engaged Buddhism: Mindfulness as a Path to Freedom and Justice in Leisure Studies; Susan M. Arai.- 9. Traditional Sport in Japan; Minoru Matsunami.- 10. Leisure and the Dao; Steve Simpson? and Samuel Cocks.- 11. Have Leisure and Know That I am God: Christianity and Leisure; Paul Heintzman.- Part Two: Rls²