The SAGE Dictionary of Leisure Studies
Tony Blackshaw author Garry Crawford author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:14th Sep '09
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£149.00(9781412919951)

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 length Dictionary of Leisure Studies. It examines the key concepts, assesses the work of central figures and helps students zero-in on essential issues and conceptual distinctions.
The Book:
• Provides an unprecedented critical survey of the field
• Offers students authoritative, comprehensive accounts of the basic concepts and leading figures
• Provides students with core resources to write essays and pass exams
Written by teachers experienced with the needs of undergraduates and postgraduates in the field, the book will be quickly recognized as a vital asset in making sense of Leisure Studies.
′This dictionary offers a unique contribution to the field. It covers a broad range of concepts and theories, enabling students to easily access definitions of key terms as well as introducing them to a range of contemporary ideas about Leisure. In doing so, it provides a valuable reference point for students, and can be used to signpost further relevant reading′ - Dr Fiona Jordan, School of the Built and Natural Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol
Very useful, providing ready access to current thinking in leisure studies. -- Dr Ali Bakir * drupal *
It is a useful book for beginners, an ideal guide for 1st year undergraduates studying sports and leisure and tourism programmes. -- Dr Gunjan Saxena * drupal *
This text is both accessible and engaging and offers a fundamental insight to the key concepts, terms and theories of studying leisure. -- Dr Sam Elkington * drupal *
A great addition to the honours (4th year) students course. -- Miss Engela Van der klashorst * drupal *
a welcome backup for students ( and tutors alike) to confirm their understanding of key terms and concepts in this field. Hyperlinks for further reading would have been useful . From our sports studies perspective a sister volume dedicated to sport alone would be especially welcome.
-- Mr Ian ROBERTS * drupal *
Suggested purchase of copies by discipline group for library -- Mr John Rawlins * drupal *
ISBN: 9781412919968
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 480g
272 pages