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Event Power: How Global Events Manage and Manipulate
0Original price was: ₹5,173.85.₹4,656.46Current price is: ₹4,656.46.Discover the hidden power dynamics behind global spectacles in ‘Event Power: How Global Events Manage and Manipulate’ by Rojek. This essential read for media and communication studies, and social sciences, unpacks how events like the Olympics and World Cup, from Live Aid to Burning Man, function beyond mere entertainment. Rojek reveals how these global happenings tap into our need for purpose and belonging, offering a sense of empowerment and community. However, he critically exposes how they also serve as tools for ‘invisible government,’ maintaining social inequalities and corporate profits under the guise of charity and representation as resistance. Explore the complex relationship between public participation and elite control in modern society. A captivating analysis for The Bookish Owl readers.
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LABOUR OF LEISURE: THE CULTURE OF FREE TIME
0Original price was: ₹18,533.90.₹16,680.51Current price is: ₹16,680.51.Discover how leisure has transformed into a demanding form of labor in Chris Rojek’s insightful book, ‘LABOUR OF LEISURE: THE CULTURE OF FREE TIME’. Moving beyond the traditional view of free time as mere relaxation, this compelling read reveals how modern life requires us to be competent and credible not only at work but in our personal lives too. Rojek argues that essential empathy, socially acceptable values, and self-presentation demand continuous effort, often concentrated in our so-called leisure activities. Exploring themes from the inflated promises of the leisure society to the deception in leisure choices, this book uncovers the intricate links between leisure, emotional labor, and intelligence. ‘LABOUR OF LEISURE’ challenges conventional ideas about freedom and free time, offering a vital new perspective on the true meaning of leisure in the 21st century. Perfect for sociology and culture enthusiasts.
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Leisure Studies (Set of 4 Volumes) (Key Issues for the 21st Century)
0Original price was: ₹70,571.25.₹70,571.25Current price is: ₹70,571.25.Unlock a profound understanding of leisure in the 21st century with this definitive 4-volume academic collection. Discover seminal papers and elusive classics from sociology, politics, and economics that trace the interdisciplinary foundations of leisure studies. This set is indispensable for students and researchers across India seeking to grasp contemporary leisure trends and their societal impact. Elevate your academic research and gain critical insights into the evolving world of leisure.
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POPULAR MUSIC, 4 VOLUMES SET
0Original price was: ₹81,236.25.₹73,112.63Current price is: ₹73,112.63.Dive into the social science of popular music with this essential 4-volume set from The Bookish Owl. Exploring the ‘Cultural Turn’ in academic study since the late 1970s, this collection moves beyond musical notes to analyze the social, economic, cultural, and political contexts of pop music’s creation, exchange, and consumption. Featuring seminal works from leading scholars like Simon Frith and Howard Becker, this comprehensive set offers a vital distillation of research. Volume 1 anchors with history and theory, Volume 2 examines modes of production and distribution, Volume 3 delves into institutions and intermediaries, and Volume 4 explores music cultures, subcultures, and globalization. An indispensable resource for researchers, students, and libraries.
