Hedonizing Technologies: Paths to Pleasure in Hobbies and Leisure

by Rachel P. Maines

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Rachel P. Maines's latest work examines the rise of hobbies and leisure activities in Western culture from antiquity to the present day. As technologies are "hedonized," consumers find increasing pleasure in the hobbies' associated tools, methods, and instructional literature.

Work once essential to survival and comfort--gardening, hunting, cooking, needlework, home mechanics, and brewing--have gradually evolved into hobbies and recreational...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0801891469

ISBN13:9780801891465

Release Date:August 2009

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Length:224 Pages

Weight:1.04 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Age Range:22 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Crafts Crafts & Hobbies Crafts & Hobbies Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Social Science Social Sciences

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