Amateurs, Professionals, and Serious Leisure
Author | : Robert A. Stebbins |
Publisher | : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 1992 |
ISBN-10 | : 0773509011 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780773509016 |
Rating | : 4/5 (016 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Amateurs, Professionals, and Serious Leisure by : Robert A. Stebbins
Download or read book Amateurs, Professionals, and Serious Leisure written by Robert A. Stebbins and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1992 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A synthesis of Stebbins' (sociology, U. of Calgary) previous published studies of professionals and dedicated amateurs in eight specific fields of entertainment, science, and sport. Having constructed a theoretical framework for behavior in each field, he presents a general theory of leisure. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR