The Serious Leisure Perspective: an Introduction

The ""Serious Leisure Perspective"" (SLP) is a theoretical framework that can help us understand the complexities of modern leisure as both an activity and an experience. Bringing together the study of serious leisure, casual leisure and project-based leisure, it is an essential component of the Leisure Studies curriculum and an invaluable tool for exploring the significance of leisure in contemporary society. This book is the first of offer a comprehensive introduction to the Serious Leisure Perspective, from fundamental principles and key concepts to in-depth and wide-ranging case studies.;Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; Preface; Part I Foundation; 1 Introduction: basic principles; 2 The serious leisure perspective; 3 The serious leisure perspective in the social sciences; Part II The serious pursuits; 4 Amateurism; 5 Hobbyism; 6 Volunteering; 7 Devotee work; Part III Extensions; 8 Tourism and events; 9 Consumption; 10 Art, science and heritage administration; 11 Library and information science; 12 Therapeutic recreation; 13 Leisure education, life course and lifelong learning; 14 Deviant leisure.