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'A welcome, and much-needed, examination of leisure within its broader economic, social, and cultural context.' - Trevor Griffiths, University of Edinburgh, UK 'Borsay demonstrates that leisure was not an indulgence, but central to past cultural life. Moreover, his work is clearly expressed and understandable. Students of sports history who have not read widely in the history of leisure should ensure they read this important, challenging and provocative book.' - Mike Higgins, St Martins College 'With its clear focus on themes, issues and debates, this will be an invaluable textbook for courses on leisure and popular culture.' - Jeffrey Richards, THES Textbook Guide

'A welcome, and much-needed, examination of leisure within its broader economic, social, and cultural context.' - Trevor Griffiths, University of Edinburgh, UK 'Borsay demonstrates that leisure was not an indulgence, but central to past cultural life. Moreover, his work is clearly expressed and understandable. Students of sports history who have not read widely in the history of leisure should ensure they read this important, challenging and provocative book.' - Mike Huggins, St Martins College 'With its clear focus on themes, issues and debates, this will be an invaluable textbook for courses on leisure and popular culture.' - Jeffrey Richards, THES Textbook Guide

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PETER BORSAY is Professor of History at the University of Wales, Lampeter, UK. His previous publications include The English Urban Renaissance: Culture and Society in the Provincial Town, 1660-1770 (1989) and The Image of Georgian Bath, 1700-2000: Towns, Heritage and History (2000).

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