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Sociology of Fun

Inglese · Copertina rigida

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hat is fun? How is it distinct from happiness or pleasure? How do we know when we are having it? This book is the first to provide a comprehensive sociological account of this taken for granted social phenomenon. Fincham investigates areas such as our memories of fun in childhood, the fun we have as adults, our muted experiences of fun at work and our lived experiences of having fun. Using first-hand accounts and a new approach to interpreting fun, the paradox of fun as not serious or unimportant whilst at the same time essential for a happy life is exposed. Addressing questions of control, transgression and the primacy of social relationships in fun, The Sociology of Fun is intended to provoke discussion about how we want to have fun and who determines the fun we have.

Sommario

1. Introduction.- 2. Theorising Fun.- 3. Fun in Childhood.- 4. Fun in Adulthood.- 5. Fun at Work.- 6. Phenomenal Fun.- 7. Fun and Recollections.- 8. Conclusion.

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Ben Fincham is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Sussex, UK. He has previously published in areas of mental health, work and suicide. 

Riassunto

Addressing questions of control, transgression and the primacy of social relationships in fun, The Sociology of Fun is intended to provoke discussion about how we want to have fun and who determines the fun we have.

Dettagli sul prodotto

Autori Ben Fincham, Ben (University of Sussex Fincham, Benjamin Fincham
Editore Palgrave UK
 
Lingue Inglese
Formato Copertina rigida
Pubblicazione 30.04.2016
 
EAN 9780230358577
ISBN 978-0-230-35857-7
Pagine 224
Serie Springer Palgrave Macmillan
Categorie Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche

B, Sociology, biotechnology, Social Sciences, Social & ethical issues, Sociology, general, Quality of Life, Quality of Life Research

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