Pastimes, 5th ed.
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Originally published in 1996, Pastimes introduced an exciting new text that explored leisure and recreation philosophy and science, the various subfields, and the leisure services industry. The purpose of this fifth edition of Pastimes is to extend the discussion about leisure in society to new concepts supported by new research findings and commentary. Throughout, the author has pursued the most interesting, relevant, exciting, and contemporary information possible.
First, as an introduction to the phenomenon of leisure, the book must be current. Momentous changes, actual and alleged, have always been the root of leisure expressions and experiences. To match, Pastimes again reflects a wide range of material from the disciplines of leisure studies, sociology, psychology, economics, political science, anthropology, geography, the humanities, and media and cultural studies.
Second, as a learning tool, this fifth edition teaches more. It contains new illustrations of concepts through field-based cases, biographical features, exploratory activities, and research studies. While the basic organization remains similar, in addition to new material, some former concepts have been relocated. For example, the topic of history and its meanings for leisure is now combined into one chapter. Also, the discussion of work is now combined with that about economics in the same chapter.
Also, theories explaining leisure behavior are now organized according to their home discipline. A chapter on well-being and leisure is a new feature, and because of the amazing speed of change, the chapter on leisure and technology has been completely rewritten. The chapter on time has also been expanded. Finally, the last chapter on leisure systems has a new section on professional preparation.
But, more than a textbook, Pastimes is very much a point of view. Leisure is presented as a human phenomenon that is individual and collective, vital and frivolous, historical and contemporary, factual and subjective, good and bad.
Part One: Leisure as a Condition of Humanity: Personal Context
Chapter 1 The Meanings of Leisure
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Key Terms
Meanings in the Humanities
Literature
Art
Music
Meanings from History
Ancient Greece: The Leisure Ideal
Ancient Rome: Spectacle
Early Polynesians: The First Tourists?
Muhammad’s Early Empire: Relaxation
Medieval Europe: The Work Ethic
The Renaissance: Humanism
Colonial America: Purposeful Pastimes
The Industrial Revolution: Leisure as Problem Solver
Today’s Connotations
Leisure as Free Time
Leisure as Recreational Activity
Leisure as Special Spirit
What We Understand About Leisure’s Meanings
References
Preview Key Terms Freedom
Intrinsic Meaning Happiness Pleasure
Play
Humor
Relaxation
Solitude and Silence
Ritual
Commitment
Risk
Spirituality
What We Understand About the Value of Leisure
References
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Key Terms
Demographic Explanations of Leisure Behavior
Theories Explaining Leisure Behavior
From Psychology
From Sociology
From Anthropology
What We Understand About Explaining Leisure Behavior
References
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Key Terms
Building Blocks of Well-Being
Leisure and Physical Well-Being
Leisure and Social Well-Being
Leisure and Intellectual Well-Being
Leisure and Emotional Well-Being
What We Understand About Leisure and Well-Being
References
Part Two: Leisure as Cultural Mirror: Societal Context
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Key Terms
Leisure and Culture
Characteristics of Culture
Cultural Change
Hunches About the Earliest Human Cultures
Cultural Development and Leisure
Cultural Vitality
Modernity
What We Understand About Leisure and Well-Being
References
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Key Terms
Leisure as Space
Crowding
Distance
Leisure as Place
Place Identity
Place Dependence
Environmental Impact
What We Understand About Leisure’s Geographical Significance
References
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Key Terms
Leisure and Technology Linkages
Scientific and Military Technologies Have Become Popular Leisure
Technology Developed Specifically for Leisure Has Increased
Technology Expands Leisure
Identities Can Be Created Through Leisure Technology
The Issue of Goodness
What We Understand About Leisure and Technology
References
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Key Terms
The Importance of Popular Culture
Characterizing Popular Culture
Examples
The Role of Entertainment
What We Understand About Popular Culture
References
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Key Terms
Leisure and Deviance
Examples of Taboo Recreation
Vandalism
Gambling
Risky Health Behaviors
Violence in Sport
Explanations of Taboo Recreation
What We Understand About Taboo Recreation
References
Part Three: Leisure as Instrument: Systems Context
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Balancing Leisure and Work
Why Work?
Work for Leisure or Leisure for Work?
Economic Consequences
Leisure as Economic Development
Does Leisure Drive Capitalism?
Economic Benefits of Leisure
Economic Harm from Leisure
What We Understand about Leisure, Work and Economics
References
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Key Terms
Types of Time
The Clock
The Calendar
A Complex Relationship
Time Tyrannies
Micro-Boredom
Time Urgency
Multi-tasking
Vacation Aversion
What We Understand about Leisure and Time
References
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Prohibitions and Permissions
Examples
Women
Persons with Disabilities
Gays and Lesbians
Racial and Ethnic Minorities
What We Understand about Leisure and Equity
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Key Terms
Using Leisure
Why Leisure Systems are Necessary
Leisure Resource Types
Tourism
Cultural Arts
Sports
Outdoor Recreation
Leisure Resource Sponsors
Public
Private
Commercial
Professional Preparation for Working in Leisure Systems
What We Understand about Leisure Systems
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