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Introduction to the Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory

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In this introduction to the Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory, the editors make the case for the book’s structure and format, and its focus on leisure theory. They discuss the history and development of leisure studies, and its relationship to sociology, cultural studies and other related disciplines and subject fields.

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  1. Carnegie Faculty, Leeds Beckett University, Cavendish Hall, Headingley Campus, Leeds, LS6 3QU, UK

    Karl Spracklen, Brett Lashua & Spencer Swain

  2. Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Brock University, 1812 Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1, Canada

    Erin Sharpe

  3. York St John’s University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York, YO31 7EX, UK

    Spencer Swain

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  1. Carnegie Faculty, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kingdom

    Karl Spracklen

  2. Carnegie Faculty, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kingdom

    Brett Lashua

  3. Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada

    Erin Sharpe

  4. Health and Life Sciences, York St John’s University, Leeds, United Kingdom

    Spencer Swain

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Spracklen, K., Lashua, B., Sharpe, E., Swain, S. (2017). Introduction to the Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory. In: Spracklen, K., Lashua, B., Sharpe, E., Swain, S. (eds) The Palgrave Handbook of Leisure Theory. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-56479-5_1

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