Leslie Bella

Books by Leslie Bella

The Christmas Imperative

The Christmas Imperative

Leisure, Family and Women’s Work

Leslie Bella

”Bella’s analysis of the oppressive and contradictory nature of the Christmas imperative provides a particularly useful starting point for resisting the onslaught. Her book could make a great Christmas present for your friends, mother and sisters.” — Linda Davis, Social Work, McGill The book originated in a theoretical critique of the androcentric bias in leisure theory. The notion of ‘family leisure’ is particularly problematic as it suggests that all family… (more information)