Bibliograph

The Sociology of Fun, by Ben Fincham

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The Sociology of Fun, by Ben Fincham

Language

eng

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Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Sociology of Fun

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

953030008

Responsibility statement

by Ben Fincham

Series statement

Springer eBooks

Summary

hat is fun? How is it distinct from happiness or pleasure? How do we know when we are having it? This book is the first to provide a comprehensive sociological account of this taken for granted social phenomenon. Fincham investigates areas such as our memories of fun in childhood, the fun we have as adults, our muted experiences of fun at work and our lived experiences of having fun. Using first-hand accounts and a new approach to interpreting fun, the paradox of fun as not serious or unimportant whilst at the same time essential for a happy life is exposed. Addressing questions of control, transgression and the primacy of social relationships in fun, The Sociology of Fun is intended to provoke discussion about how we want to have fun and who determines the fun we have.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction -- 2. Theorising Fun -- 3. Fun in Childhood -- 4. Fun in Adulthood -- 5. Fun at Work -- 6. Phenomenal Fun -- 7. Fun and Recollections -- 8. Conclusion.

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