Sports and Leisure

First published in 1985, this title explores theories of leisure in a capitalist society. Basing his argument on a refutation of the conventional association of leisure with freedom and free time, Chris Rojek examines the four main structural characteristics of modern leisure practice: privatisation..

First published in 1985, this title explores theories of leisure in a capitalist society. Basing his argument on a refutation of the conventional association of leisure with freedom and free time, Chris Rojek examines the four main structural characteristics of modern leisure practice: privatisation..

This innovative book discusses the meaning of 'inclusion' through the exploration of the interactions between disabled and non-disabled people at a community leisure centre and offers a wide range of practical suggestions for the future development..

Drugs and Doping in Sport brings together work from leading academics, practitioners and administrators, analyses contemporary socio-legal and political themes related to doping in sport...

This topical book examines the advocacy of tourism as sustainable development in a range of NGOs and within the general literature. It offers a timely critique of key assumptions underlying ecotourism's status as sustainable development...

Published to great acclaim, this is the definitive one-volume reference source to the tourism industry. Comprising over one thousand entries written by an international team of contributors, it explores definitions, concepts and perspectives...

In this book, the history and underlying political dynamics characterizing the growth of FIFA and its relationships with global-regional federations and international associations provide a foundation and focus for analyzing this important organization...

Exploring diverse aspects of leisure and tourism, this book presents an exciting mix of attitudes and ideas ranging from the methodologies behind leisure practices to detailed case studies which include Disneyland Parisand leisure in cyberspace..

Exploring diverse aspects of leisure and tourism, this book presents an exciting mix of attitudes and ideas ranging from the methodologies behind leisure practices to detailed case studies which include Disneyland Parisand leisure in cyberspace..

This book seeks to bring together the different strands of thought that inform the management of settings, for leisure and recreation. It is highly illustrated with over 50 line drawings and includes many case studies from around the world...

First published in 1990, this reissue contains the papers presented at the First World Scientific Congress of Golf, held at the University of St Andrews. This Congress was the first gathering of its kind, bringing together leading scientists researching into golf,  including specialists in sports me..

The sociology of leisure is an important part of most leisure and recreation management degree and leisure studies BTEC courses. This book is designed to provide essential material in an accessible form for students. It draws together 24 classic readings which provide comprehensive coverage of key c..