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Author : A. J. Veal
Release : 2018-10-10
Genre : Social Science
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Book Synopsis Whatever Happened to the Leisure Society? by : A. J. Veal
Download or read book Whatever Happened to the Leisure Society? written by A. J. Veal. This book was released on 2018-10-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of a ‘leisure society’ was in its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, when it was predicted that the pattern of falling working hours which had been experienced in Western societies in the first half of the twentieth century would continue indefinitely. The leisure society has clearly not been realised. On the contrary: contemporary industrial societies seem to be characterised by a shortage of time, experienced as ‘time squeeze’ and stress. The leisure society idea can be seen as the modern version of the age-old dream of a ‘life of ease and plenty’. This analytically and empirically rich book traces the idea in history, through biblical, classical Greek, medieval and nineteenth century utopian writings and into twentieth century concerns with dystopia and the impact of rapid technological change. The ‘leisure society’ concept turns out to have been an elusive and short-lived phenomenon. For a variety of reasons, the trend towards shorter working hours ran out of steam in the last quarter of the twentieth century. However, while leisure scholars have deserted the topic, a diverse range of activists, including environmentalists, economists and feminists, continue to make the case for reducing working hours. Whatever Happened to the Leisure Society? concludes that the on-going ‘struggle for time’ should be supported, for the sake of human health and well-being and for the sake of the planet. This is a valuable resource for students and academics in the fields of leisure studies, cultural studies, history, economics, sociology and political science.
Author : Robert Jameson
Release : 2009-12-09
Genre : Religion
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Book Synopsis Revelations by : Robert Jameson
Download or read book Revelations written by Robert Jameson. This book was released on 2009-12-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you irritated by dogmatic religious belief on the one hand and by close-minded, pompous atheism (of the angry Richard Dawkins variety) on the other? Would you be interested in a more intelligent perspective on religious ideas? Intelligent people often find themselves in a dilemma regarding religion. They may be interested in religious concepts and keen to explore issues of purpose and meaning, but are repelled by the sort of unthinking, ritual-obsessed brands of religion that many people seem to follow. This book considers a selection of religious and atheist ideas and beliefs and asks how an intelligent person, unencumbered by religious or atheist dogma, might view them.
Author : Robert Jameson
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Genre : Philosophy
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Book Synopsis Seeking Wosdom by : Robert Jameson
Download or read book Seeking Wosdom written by Robert Jameson. This book was released on . Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Why conform when it's so much more interesting not to?" Following on from "Here is Wosdom," Robert Jameson offers another selection of opinion pieces illustrating how intelligent thinking has almost nothing to do with political-correctness! Please note that the Wosdom books can be read in any order. Please also note that Seeking Wosdom is a slim book, containing a lot of ideas in relatively few words. Warning: Contains material some may find offensive!
Author : Robert Jameson
Release : 2013-08-24
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Synopsis Wosdom Teeth by : Robert Jameson
Download or read book Wosdom Teeth written by Robert Jameson. This book was released on 2013-08-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to intelligence is the willingness to question things. It is particularly important to be willing to question the things that most other people assume to be correct, even when they haven't made the slightest effort to think about the principles involved. Wosdom Teeth, like the other Wosdom books (which can be read in any order), offers provocative opinions in order to encourage readers to think beyond the politically-correct prejudices of the society they live in.
