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The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Sport
This monograph addresses a perceived lack of clarity in the recent turns toward 'theological interpretation', presenting an understanding of theological interpretation that is highly eclectic.
New Waves in Applied Ethics
This volume contains work by the very best young scholars working in Applied Ethics, gathering a range of new perspectives and thoughts on highly relevant topics, such as the environment, animals, computers, freedom of speech, human enhancement, war and poverty. For researchers and students working in or around this fascinating area of the discipline, the volume will provide a unique snapshot of where the cutting-edge work in the field is currently engaged and where it's headed.
Ethical Issues in Leisure Research
Discusses about the politics, practicalities, and ethics of conducting research with young people. This book presents a view of the need to follow ethical protocols that does not encapsulate fully the complexity, and occasionally the 'messiness' of power relationships and attendant ethical concerns of conducting research in the 'real world'.
Whatever Happened to the Leisure Society?
LSA 2007 What ever happened to the leisure society? aims to turn the leisure studies multi-disciplinary gaze to the shifts in leisure practices, industries, cultures and economies over the past 30 years or so. The call for this timely reflection aims not only to consider work-leisure shifts but also seeks to evaluate developments in the theorising of leisure. The conference is aimed at academics, including researchers, research students, and lecturers in leisure studies, politics, economics, history, sociology, cultural studies, cultural policy, social policy and media studies. Practitioners in the leisure services (public, private and voluntary) will be attracted to the conference by distinctive policy and practice-based contributions. Practitioners from the cultural industries, including market researchers, industry analysts and cultural commentators, will also find the conference of interest.
Perceptual Dynamics
"Why Gestalt theory? The Berlin School. Sensations. Intuition. Constancy Hypothesis. Kohler's Critique. Introspection. Bundle Hypothesis. Path of Rationalism. Law of Pragnanz, Figure-Ground & Perceptual Frameworks. Gestalt Theory: Hypothesis of Psychophysical Isomorphism. Think & Being. Thought & Logic. Equilibrium & Ego. Field Structure. Productive Thinking. Behavioral Environment. Task of Gestalt Theory. Summary. References."
Can a Consequentialist be a Real Friend?
Can a consequentialist be a real friend? That is the central question of this essay. It will be discussed in light of a recent debate on the subject within Anglo-American moral philosophy. Bu this is a story with a twist. The author has come to suspect th
Identity Dynamics and the Construction of Boundaries
How is identity constructed, maintained and altered in different geographical, personal and societal contexts? A multi-disciplinary approach is indispensable for an understanding of the deeply intertwined processes of identity construction and boundary formation. In this spirit, Identity Dynamics and the construction of Boundaries brings together scholars from political science, human geography and area studies, who present a variety of perspectives on the subject. It is the fruit of a series of seminars and workshops on the themes of identity, nationalism, globalisation, migration, citizenship, and the removal and displacement of borders. The authors analyse a number of issues regarding identity and boundary construction, drawing on case studies from a wide range of countries, including Denmark, Ireland, Sweden and Russia.
Case Studies in Festival and Event Marketing and Cultural Tourism
A collection of papers that emanated from the 2005 Leisure Studies Association Conference hosted by the Centre for Festival and Event Management at Napier University, Edinburgh. This seminar highlighted the growing interest in, and lack of awareness of, the measurement of impacting factors with regards to the expanding festival and event industry.
