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Zusatztext 'Asa result of reviewing this book! I as an educator of nearly four decades have been placed in a strategic position of appreciating how leisure copes and negotiates its way in a radically changing and unpredictable environment. Congratulations to editors John Haworth and Tony Veal for this excellent contribution to the fields of Work and Leisure.' - Francis Lobo! Edith Cowan University Australia! in World Leisure Journal Vol. 48! No. 1! 2006'Here is a book that smashes discipline boundaries and addresses one of the 21st Century's really big issues. The economy is more productive than ever. Leisure and spending are still on the rise. So why are we no happier? This book supplies answers. The chapters! all by specialists in their field! review what is known about how our jobs and how we use the rest of our time affect our well-being! positively and negatively.' - Ken Roberts! Department of Sociology! University of Liverpool Informationen zum Autor John T. Haworth is Research Associate, Centre for Social Change and Wellbeing, and Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Fine Arts, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. A. J. Veal is Adjunct Professor, School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism at the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. Klappentext Profound transformations in the nature and organization of work are occurring worldwide! with potentially far reaching social and economic consequences. The changing nature of global economic and social environments has led to a complex relationship between work! leisure! social structure and quality of life! which present a challenging concern for researchers! educators and policy makers alike. For some organizations flexibility of working practices are being coupled with policies for a balanced work and non-work life! sometimes in response to new attitudes! values and aspirations of key workers; but also to enhance creativity! improve company loyalty! and reduce corporate health bills. Yet many employees are experiencing long hours! increasing workloads! changing work practices and job insecurity! all of which can lead to problematic levels of stress. At the same time! major social differentiation exists with significant sections of society unable to obtain employment! as well as significant variations in health and quality of life. In "The Future of Work and Leisure leading experts from a wide range of disciplines examine these issues by reviewing the primary areas of concern! linking each to the core practical and theoretical issues! as well as the implications of these for both future research and policy decisions. As a result this text will be provide up-to-date and well-balanced coverage of these key issues! and will prove a valuable resource to students of psychology! sociology! social policy! business and leisure studies! as well as to policy makers in both private and public organizations. Zusammenfassung This book brings together specially commissioned chapters from international experts in a wide range of disciplines concerned with work, leisure and well-being to discuss key, topical issues. Inhaltsverzeichnis J.T. Haworth, A.J. Veal, Introduction. Part 1: The Changing Face of Work and Leisure. A.J. Veal, A Brief History of Work and its Relationship to Leisure. C. Critcher, P. Bramham,The Devil Still Makes Work. C. Rojek, Postmodern Work and Leisure. J. White, Gender, Work and Leisure. C. Gratton, P. Taylor, The Economics of Work and Leisure. A.J. Veal, Looking Back: Perspectives on the Leisure-Work Relationship. Part 2: Quality of Life and Work and Leisure. J. Zuzanek, Work, Time, Time-Pressure and Stress. B. Schneider, A.M. Ainbinder, M. Csikszentmihalyi, Stress and Working Parents. J.T. Haworth, Work, Leisure, and Well-Being. S.E. Iso-Ahola, R.C. Mannell, Leisure and Health. R.A. Stebbins, Serious Leisure, Volunteerism and Quality of Life. J.T....
