<p>`This book confirms David Harris' status as a leading theorist in contemporary culture and leisure in the UK. He offers a distinctive, coherent and authoritative guide to the major concepts and debates that should engage leisure scholars and scholarship' -<b><i> Dr Peter Bramham, Senior Lecturer in Leisure Studies, Leeds Metropolitan University<p></p><p></p></i></b></p><p>Written with the needs of today's student in mind, the <b>SAGE Key Concepts</b> series provides accessible, authoritative and reliable coverage of the essential issues in a range of disciplines. Written in each case by experienced and respected experts in the subject area, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension. </p><p></p><p>Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages understanding without sacrificing the level of detail and critical evaluation essential to convey the complexity of the issues.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Concepts in Leisure Studies</b>:</p><p></p><p>• Provides a student-friendly guide to the key debates in leisure studies</p><p>• Reflects recent developments in the field, encompassing related work in media studies, cultural studies, sports studies and sociology </p><p>• Cross-references each 1500 word exposition to other concepts in the field</p><p>• Offers definitions, section outlines and further reading guidance for independent learning</p><p>• Is supported by the author's website http:/www.arasite.org/keyconc.html</p><p>• Is essential reading for undergraduates and NVQ students in leisure studies.</p>