Careers in Serious Leisure: From Dabbler to Devotee in Search of Fulfilment

Using the concept of fulfilment and the framework of the serious leisure perspective, this book examines the signposts marking the fulfilment career. This career begins with an interest in a serious pursuit, leading to an efflorescence many years later in amateurism, hobbyism, volunteering, or devotee work - and ultimately deeper fulfilment.

Author: R. Stebbins
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 10/02/2014
Pages: 193
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.80w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781137399724

About the Author

Robert A. Stebbins is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology at the University of Calgary, Canada. Among his many books are Serious Leisure: A Perspective for Our Time and The Idea of Leisure, and Planning Your Time in Retirement. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.