This book develops a new theory of instrumental whiteness and leisure. Empirical research is drawn upon to highlight whiteness across a comprehensive and internationally-grounded range of leisure practices. The book explores sports participation, sports media and sports fandom, informal leisure, outdoor leisure, music, popular culture and tourism.

Karl Spracklen is Professor of Leisure Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. He has published papers on leisure, sport, tourism and identity and his previous publications include The Meaning and Purpose of Leisure and Sport and Challenges to Racism. New Books in Critical Theory have recently released a podcast about Professor Spracklen's book Whiteness and Leisure . You can listen to the interview, between Professor Spracklen and Dr Dave O'Brien, here: http://newbooksincriticaltheory.com/2014/09/12/karl-spracklen-whiteness-and-leisure-palgrave-macmillan-2013/

1. Thinking about the Problem 2. Theories of 'Race' and Whiteness 3. Studies of Whiteness in Leisure Studies 4. A New Theory of Whiteness 5. Whiteness and Popular Culture 6. Whiteness and Music 7. Whiteness and Sport 8. Whiteness and Sports Media 9. Whiteness and Everyday Leisure 10. Whiteness and Tourism 11. Whiteness and Outdoor Leisure 12. Conclusions