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A History of Leisure: The British Experience since 1500
Professor Peter Borsay (Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth)
Language: English
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2006
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Leisure is a key aspect of modern living. How did our ancestors experience recreation in the past, and how does this relate to the present? To answer these questions, Peter Borsay examines the history of leisure in Britain over the past 500 years, analysing elements of both continuity and change.… A History of Leisure - Explores a range of pastimes, from festive culture and music to tourism and sport - Emphasises a conceptual and critical approach, rather than a simple narrative history - Covers a range of themes including economy, state, class, identities, place, space and time - Treats the constituent parts of the British Isles as a fluid and dynamic amalgam of local and national cultures and polities Authoritative and engaging, this text challenges conventional views on the history of leisure and suggests new approaches to the subject. Borsay draws upon the insights provided by a variety of disciplines alongside that of history - anthropology, the arts, geography and sociology - to offer an essential guide to this fascinating area of study. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. In the Age of Enlightenment (1650-1800) the word leisure had a limited presence in intellectual discourse, but in public debates about related concepts such as pleasure and luxury modern practices of and attitudes towards leisure were increasingly discussed. Not surprisingly, as leisure acqu…ired an increasing presence in the economy and in the patterns of peoples lives. Between low cost popular entertainments and high cost elite culture, commercial entrepreneurs developed a growing range of leisure pursuits for a growing market. Leisure became more sharply defined: in recreational spaces and specific leisure destinations such as spa towns and seaside resorts, as well as in time. How did various people navigate between aspects of leisure that were celebrated or contested? How did the rise of polite culture and competitive emulation impact on shifting trends? A Cultural History of Leisure in the Age of Enlightenment, with particular attention to the British experience, presents an overview of key themes and trends in this period, with essays on: Ideas of leisure; The performing arts and their audiences; The cerebral arts and their publics; Sports and games; Holydays, holidays and tourism; The world of conviviality; The world of goods; The world of nature; Representations of leisure.A Cultural History of Leisure is part of The Cultural Histories Series. Titles are available as hardcover sets for libraries needing just one subject or preferring a tangible reference for their shelves or as part of a fully-searchable digital library. The digital product is available to institutions by annual subscription or on perpetual access via Individual volumes for academics and researchers interested in specific historical periods are also available in print or digitally via A comprehensive history of leisure during the age of Enlightenment. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. In the Age of Enlightenment (1650-1800) the word leisure had a limited presence in intellectual discourse, but in public debates about related concepts such as pleasure and luxury modern practices of and attitudes towards leisure were increasingly discussed. Not surprisingly, as leisure acqu…ired an increasing presence in the economy and in the patterns of peoples lives. Between low cost popular entertainments and high cost elite culture, commercial entrepreneurs developed a growing range of leisure pursuits for a growing market. Leisure became more sharply defined: in recreational spaces and specific leisure destinations such as spa towns and seaside resorts, as well as in time. How did various people navigate between aspects of leisure that were celebrated or contested? How did the rise of polite culture and competitive emulation impact on shifting trends? A Cultural History of Leisure in the Age of Enlightenment, with particular attention to the British experience, presents an overview of key themes and trends in this period, with essays on: Ideas of leisure; The performing arts and their audiences; The cerebral arts and their publics; Sports and games; Holydays, holidays and tourism; The world of conviviality; The world of goods; The world of nature; Representations of leisure.A Cultural History of Leisure is part of The Cultural Histories Series. Titles are available as hardcover sets for libraries needing just one subject or preferring a tangible reference for their shelves or as part of a fully-searchable digital library. The digital product is available to institutions by annual subscription or on perpetual access via Individual volumes for academics and researchers interested in specific historical periods are also available in print or digitally via A comprehensive history of leisure during the age of Enlightenment. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Condition: New. Editor(s): Borsay, Professor of Healthcare and Medical Humanities Anne (Swansea University). Series: Historical Urban Studies. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBLW; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). . . 2016. Paperback / so. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. In the Age of Enlightenment (1650-1800) the word leisure had a limited presence in intellectual discourse, but in public debates about related concepts such as pleasure and luxury modern practices of and attitudes towards leisure were increasingly discussed. Not surprisingly, as leisure acqu…ired an increasing presence in the economy and in the patterns of peoples lives. Between low cost popular entertainments and high cost elite culture, commercial entrepreneurs developed a growing range of leisure pursuits for a growing market. Leisure became more sharply defined: in recreational spaces and specific leisure destinations such as spa towns and seaside resorts, as well as in time. How did various people navigate between aspects of leisure that were celebrated or contested? How did the rise of polite culture and competitive emulation impact on shifting trends? A Cultural History of Leisure in the Age of Enlightenment, with particular attention to the British experience, presents an overview of key themes and trends in this period, with essays on: Ideas of leisure; The performing arts and their audiences; The cerebral arts and their publics; Sports and games; Holydays, holidays and tourism; The world of conviviality; The world of goods; The world of nature; Representations of leisure.A Cultural History of Leisure is part of The Cultural Histories Series. Titles are available as hardcover sets for libraries needing just one subject or preferring a tangible reference for their shelves or as part of a fully-searchable digital library. The digital product is available to institutions by annual subscription or on perpetual access via Individual volumes for academics and researchers interested in specific historical periods are also available in print or digitally via A comprehensive history of leisure during the age of Enlightenment. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by Multilingual Matters, 2011
Series: Tourism and Cultural Change, Book 27 of 64. Book 27 of 64 - Tourism and Cultural Change
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Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Über den AutorPeter Borsay is a Professor in the Department of History and Welsh History at Aberystwyth University and has published widely in the areas of British urban and leisure history since the 18th century,… including the hist.
