Transforming Leisure in the Pandemic: Re-imagining Interaction and Activity during Crisis (Routledge Critical Leisure Studies)

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Synopsis
This is the first book to critically explore international leisure during the COVID-19 pandemic. It analyses the ways in which the pandemic has impacted upon our leisure practices and our leisure lives, focusing on three key spaces ・ public, private, and digital. The book seeks to understand how changes in leisure have led to transformations in the ways we have had to ‘do’ and ‘redo’ activities, such as incorporating digitalisation and distancing measures, as well as dealing with restrictions on social interaction, gatherings, and cultural activities. It presents a series of case studies covering topics as diverse as music festivals, theatre on-screen, walking, static cycling, smartphone use, holidays, and the ‘lockdown leisure’ of preschool children, including people across the life course, from young children to older retired people. The book discusses changes in patterns of behaviour, leisure experiences, and leisure environments worldwide and critically re-evaluates what leisure is and what it means in contemporary societies. It illustrates both the significant impact the pandemic has had on leisure and the important role leisure plays in helping support and maintain individual and community well-being. This is fascinating reading for any student, researcher, or practitioner with an interest in leisure studies, tourism, events, sociology, cultural studies, or performance studies.
Copyright:
2023

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
226 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000826340
Related ISBNs:
9781032201580, 9781032201566, 9781003262503
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Briony Sharp, Rebecca Finkel and Katherine Dashper
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sociology
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Briony Sharp
Edited by:
Rebecca Finkel
Edited by:
Katherine Dashper

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