Hobbies
Leisure and the Culture of Work in America
Book • 1999
Steven M. Gelber's book provides a comprehensive analysis of hobbies as a reflection of American cultural values, tracing their evolution from the mid-19th century through the 1950s.
It examines how hobbies mirror the work ethic and social stratification of the time, while also offering a respite from work.
The book draws on social and cultural theory to fill a gap in American cultural history.
It examines how hobbies mirror the work ethic and social stratification of the time, while also offering a respite from work.
The book draws on social and cultural theory to fill a gap in American cultural history.
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