{"product_id":"global-leisure-and-the-struggle-for-a-better-world-hardcover","title":"Global Leisure and the Struggle for a Better World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnju Beniwal\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRashmi Jain\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eKarl Spracklen\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlights the diversity and reach of global leisure studies and global leisure theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamines the sexless phenomenon among couples in contemporary Japan, arguing that sex among couples is not seen as a recreational-time activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresents the conclusions of a study on the role of video games in the life of a modern family, focusing on the issue of technological and cultural competencies of children and their parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edited collection highlights the diversity and reach of global leisure studies and global leisure theory. It explores the impact of globalization on leisure, and the sites of resistance and accommodation found in local, virtual and global leisure spaces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlike any other collection on leisure studies, \u003ci\u003eGlobal Leisure and the Struggle for a Better World \u003c\/i\u003eis truly representative of the diversity of the\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003elarge and growing leisure scholarship across the globe. It demonstrates\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ehow researchers in leisure studies and sociology of leisure are applying\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecomplex theory to their work, and how a new theory of global leisure is\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eemerging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnju Beniwal\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Govt Meera Girls College, India. Her areas of specialisation include tribal welfare, rural development, women's issues and leisure studies. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRashmi Jain\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Director of the UGC Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Rajasthan, India. She has an interest in the area of Leisure Studies, Development Communication, Gender studies, and Sociology of Law.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarl Spracklen\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Music, Leisure and Culture at Leeds Beckett University, UK and the author of over ninety books, papers and book chapters on leisure. He is the Secretary of Research Committee 13 (Sociology of Leisure) of the International Sociological Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 313\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 20, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45893715820741,"sku":"9783319709741","price":178.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/qOho6gF3JA9783319709741.webp?v=1771935186","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/global-leisure-and-the-struggle-for-a-better-world-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}