Whiteness and Leisure

Whiteness and Leisure
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 9781137026705
ISBN-13 : 1137026707
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Book Synopsis Whiteness and Leisure by : K. Spracklen

Download or read book Whiteness and Leisure written by K. Spracklen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-06-24 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book develops a new theory of instrumental whiteness and leisure. Empirical research is drawn upon to highlight whiteness across a comprehensive and internationally-grounded range of leisure practices. The book explores sports participation, sports media and sports fandom, informal leisure, outdoor leisure, music, popular culture and tourism.

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