Whiteness and Leisure

• Author(s): K. Spracklen,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 216
• ISBN_10: 1137026707
  ISBN_13: 9781137026705
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General , Sports & Recreation / Cultural & Social Aspects , Political Science / Public Policy / Social Policy , Social Science / General , Science / Earth Sciences / Geography , Social Science / Sociology of Religion , Social Science / Sociology / General , Political Science / Public Policy / General , Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social ,

Description:... 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.