Leisure studies
and the social capital discourse

Wednesday 9th May 2007

Hosted by the International Institute for Culture, Tourism and Development at London Metropolitan University
in partnership with the
Leisure Studies Association

Venue: The Graduate Centre, London Metropolitan University, Holloway Road, London

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The concept of social capital has been widely debated within both academic and policy circles and holds a particular appeal and relevance to leisure researchers.

This seminar aims to bring together researchers from across the social sciences with an interest in the debates around social capital and leisure.

Questions for debate include:

How (and can) leisure contribute towards social capital?

What forms of social capital can leisure contribute towards?

What methodological issues surround the measurement of social capital?

Speakers will include

Professor Jonathon Long,
Leeds Metropolitan University

Mike Collins,
Visiting Fellow , Loughborough University and the University of Gloucestershire.

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To Attend

A nominal fee (£15) will be charged to cover refreshments and lunch.

Please print and complete the registration form and send with your cheque for £15 made payable to "LEISURE STUDIES ASSOCIATION"

Please post to:

LSA Social Capital Conference
c/o M. McFee
The Chelsea School
University of Brighton
Eastbourne BN20 7SP

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