Language: English
Published by New York University Press, 1961
ISBN 10: 0814701515 ISBN 13: 9780814701515
Seller: WeSavings LLC, MONTGOMERY, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. X-Library book. Standard wear to cover and typical library markings. No dust jacket. 100% Money Back Guarantee!!!
Language: English
Published by New York University Press, 1961
ISBN 10: 0814701515 ISBN 13: 9780814701515
Seller: WeSavings LLC, MONTGOMERY, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. X-Library book. Standard wear to cover and typical library markings. Includes dust jacket. 100% Money Back Guarantee!!!
Language: English
Published by Pennant Books, New York, 1954
Seller: Scene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing # P64 of this collection of short stories. All the stories were published earlier in various magazines and collections. Featured are Blood Money by David Karp, Taste by Ronald Dahl, Everything Is Wild by James Thurber, The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, The Wager by Anton Chekhov, translated by A.E. Chamot, Two Days Wasted in Kanas City by William Saroyan, Swindler's Luck by Ben Hecht, Katz by Nelson Algren, A Piece of the Pie by Damon Runyon, Elementals by Stephen Vincent Benet, The Rocking-Horse Winner by D.H. Lawrence, The Resourceful Miss Railey by Irvin S. Cobb, A Watcher by the Dead by Ambrose Bierce, A Fowl Disaster by John Taintor Foote, Gambler's Luck by Albert Richard Wetjen. Slight spine slant. Light edge wear. Light age toning to the pages. In good condition.
Language: English
Published by University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL, U.S.A., 1957
ISBN 10: 0226256855 ISBN 13: 9780226256856
Seller: Book Dispensary, Concord, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. VERY GOOD hardcover in VERY GOOD unclipped dust jacket, no marks in text, tight binding. Book.
Published by University of Chicago Press
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Language: English
Published by University of Chicago Press, 1955
ISBN 10: 0226256855 ISBN 13: 9780226256856
Seller: Hammonds Antiques & Books, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. good condition with minor soiling xlibrary with usual markings; xlibrary with usual markings; LIB2958012873.
Published by University of Chicago. Chicago 1955, 1955
Seller: Lee Madden, Book Dealer, Brattleboro, VT, U.S.A.
First Edition
HB 8vo VG/-- 1st Ed. Index. Bibliography. 305 pages. Red cloth boards with gilt letters. Owner's name on fpd; no other defects noted - bright, tight, clean in + out.
Language: English
Published by University of Chicago Press, 1955
Seller: books4less (Versandantiquariat Petra Gros GmbH & Co. KG), Welling, Germany
gebundene Ausgabe. Condition: Gut. 305 Seiten; Das hier angebotene Buch stammt aus einer teilaufgelösten wissenschaftlichen Bibliothek und trägt die entsprechenden Kennzeichnungen (Rückenschild, Instituts-Stempel.); der Buchzustand ist ansonsten ordentlich und dem Alter entsprechend gut. Der Kopfschnitt und der Bucheinband weisen Flecken auf. In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 600.
Published by Univ of Chicago Press Chicago (c1955), 1955
Seller: Bear Bookshop, John Greenberg, Brattleboro, VT, U.S.A.
305pp. 8vo Red cloth. Ex-library, text fore-edges lightly waterstained as well as top front & lower back cover edges: Good/no dj.
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:0226256855.
Language: English
Published by Dubuque, Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co., 1974
ISBN 10: 084030868X ISBN 13: 9780840308689
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Publisher's presentation copy to Prof. T. N. Marshall with their letterhead loosely inserted.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 509 pages; Description: xxix, 509 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Social institutions --United States --Social conditions --1960-1980. 1 Kg.
Language: English
Published by Dubuque, Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co., 1974
ISBN 10: 084030868X ISBN 13: 9780840308689
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition Signed
First Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Publisher's presentation copy to Prof. T. N. Marshall with their letterhead loosely inserted.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 509 pages; Description: xxix, 509 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Social institutions --United States --Social conditions --1960-1980. 1 Kg. Item is Shipped from Ireland or US locations.
Published by [Chicago] University of Chicago Press
Condition: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDGood in poor chipped torn dust jacket. Stains to fore edge and front paste down. First edition *.
Published by University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL, 1956
First Edition
Hardcover. First Edition; Second Printing. Book condition is Very Good in original red cloth boards with gilt title at spine. Bumps and edge wear to exterior. Interior is evenly toned throughout. Text is clean and unmarked. ; 8vo. 8 1/4"h x 5 1/2"w.
Language: English
Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2019
ISBN 10: 0985393831 ISBN 13: 9780985393830
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
£ 9.64
Quantity: 2 available
Add to basketCondition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 474 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
Published by Free Press, Glencoe, Ill., [1958], 1958
Seller: Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. x, 429 p. diagrs., facsim., tables. 25 cm. LCCN 58009397 LC GV53 .L3 Dewey 790.0973 OCLC 477253 brown cloth in color pictorial dustjacket ; Contents: "Leisure" / Oxford English Dictionary -- "Leisure" / Encyclopedia of the social sciences -- The pattern of leisure in contemporary American culture / Margaret Mead -- Accidie / Aldous Huxley -- The sedentary society / Herbert Collins -- How to make a civilization / Clive Bell -- Work and leisure under industrialism / Clement Greenberg -- The spread of reading / Richard D. Altick -- Farm and countryside / Foster Rhea Dulles -- Explanation of play / Jean Piaget -- The play element in contemporary civilization / Johan Huizinga -- The emergence of fun morality / Martha Wolfenstein -- In praise of idleness / Bertrand Russell -- The right to be lazy / Paul Lafargue -- The great emptiness / Robert MacIver -- Time and silence / Max Picard -- The ideology of privacy and reserve / Paul Halmos -- The pathology of boredom / Woodburn Heron -- The workweek in American industry 1850-1956 / Joseph S. Zeisel -- The changing length of working life / Seymour L. Wolfbein -- $30 billion for fun / editors of Fortune -- The amount and uses of leisure / George Lundberg, Mirra Komarovsky, and Mary Alice McInerny -- Social class differences in the uses of leisure / R. Clyde White -- Leisure and occupational prestige / Alfred C. Clarke -- Industrial workers' worlds / Robert Dubin -- Society: status without substance / E. Franklin Frazier -- Tuxedo park, black tie / Cleveland Amory -- American sports, play and display / Gregory P. Stone -- Money, muscles, and myths / Roger Kahn -- What's happening to hobbies? / Eric Larrabee -- The do-it-yourself market / U.S. Chamber of Commerce -- Vacations / "a cynic [Leslie Stephen] -- Camping in the wilderness / Gregory P. Stone and Marvin J. Taves -- Notes on a natural history of fads / Rolf Meyersohn and Elihu Katz -- Voluntary association memberships of American adults / Charles R. Wright and Herbert H. Hyman -- The motivational pattern of drinking / John W. Riley, Jr., Charles F. Marden, and Marcia Lifshitz -- Sex as play / Nelson N. Foote -- Leisure as contemplation / Joseph Pieper -- Time on our hands / Russell Lynes -- Less work, less leisure / Harvey Swados -- Work and leisure in post-industrial society / David Riesman -- Comprehensive bibliography on leisure / Rolf Meyersohn ; FINE/FINE. Book.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 78. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1944 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 78.
Published by Association for the Aid of Crippled Children, New York, 1961
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Very Good condition. First Edition. New York: Association for the Aid of Crippled Children, 1961. 6" wide by 9" tall. A square, tight copy. EX-LIBRARY with "withdrawn" stamped on rear endpaper. Pages are clean and unmarked. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Contains papers presented at a conference on research in accident prevention held at West Point, October 1960. Includes: CONCEPTUAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN ACCIDENT RESEARCH by Dr. Jacobs; SOCIOLOGICAL FACTORS IN CHILDHOOD ACCIDENTS by Nelson N. Foote, Ph.D. and about 8 other papers. The papers are arranged under 2 topics: 1) Concept Formation in Accident Research; 2) Contributions of the Behavioral Sciences. With Discussions; Suggestions for Future Research; Summary and Review. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good condition. viii, 178pp.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 492. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1960 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 492.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1944. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 78, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 78.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1914. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 177, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 177.