The Meaning and Purpose of Leisure

1. Introduction
Karl Spracklen

Part I. Theory

2. The Paradox of Leisure
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3. Habermas and Communicative and Instrumental Rationality
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4. Habermas, Globalization and Postmodernity
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5. Reading Habermas on Leisure
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Part II. Research

6. Applying Habermas to Sport
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7. Applying Habermas to Culture
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8. Applying Habermas to Tourism
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9. Conclusions
Karl Spracklen

Avainsanat: Social Sciences, Sociology of Sport and Leisure, Cultural and Media Studies, general, Sociology, general, Popular Science, general, Cultural Studies, Social Theory