LABOUR OF LEISURE: THE CULTURE OF FREE TIME

Print length: 216 pages
Language: English
Publication date: 23 November 2009

Name: LABOUR OF LEISURE: THE CULTURE OF FREE TIME
SKU: 9781412945523
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SKU: 9781412945523

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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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