Towards Freedom (New Perspectives in Leisure Sociology)

Author: (USA) John Kelly, translated by Zhao Ran, Ji Bin
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: The author of this book, with his bold theoretical innovation, skillful mastery of theories from various disciplines, and the use of multiple different methods, presents a kaleidoscope of leisure theory from different perspectives. The author proposes that leisure should be understood as a process of "becoming human," a primary space for fulfilling personal and social development tasks, and a lasting, important stage of development throughout one's life. "Becoming human" means escaping the freedom that comes after "necessities"; exploring the principles of harmony and beauty; acknowledging the unity of life's rationality and sensibility, material and spiritual; acting together with others to infuse life with vitality and promote freedom and self-development. Leisure is freedom aimed at existence and "becoming"—for oneself, and for society. This book is a must-read for leisure studies students in American universities.