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People desire less free time if they are uncertain of their economic future, or if their job is their central interest. [2] During the second half of the twentieth century, watching television became a major leisure activity, causing a substantial decrease in the time dedicated to other activities; in the early 1970s the average American had 4 ...
Johnson describes world history beginning with the aftermath of World War I, and ending with the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe.. In the first part of the book, Johnson deals mainly with the shaping of the Soviet Union in the first decades after World War I, the collapse of democracy in Central Europe due to the rise of Fascism and National Socialism, the causes that led to World War ...
Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. [1] The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology . [ 2 ] Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment , amusement , or pleasure and are considered to be " fun ".
A man relaxing on a couch Leisure time swimming at an oasis. Leisure (UK: / ˈ l ɛ ʒ ə r /, US: / ˈ l iː-/) [1] [2] has often been defined as a quality of experience or as free time. [3] [4] Free time is time spent away from business, work, job hunting, domestic chores, and education, as well as necessary activities such as eating and ...
Ancient Roman relief showing a legionary. Antikensammlung, 2nd century AD. Physical training has been present in some human societies throughout history. Usually, people trained to prepare for physical competition or display, to improve physical, emotional and mental health, and to look attractive. [1]
The modern era or the modern period is considered the current historical period of human history. It was originally applied to the history of Europe and Western history for events that came after the Middle Ages , often from around the year 1500, like the Reformation in Germany giving rise to Protestantism .
Modern Times (Wenming Xiaoshi), a 1903 Chinese novel Modern Times: A History of the World from the 1920s to the 1980s , a 1984 book by Paul Johnson Modern Times: Photography in the 20th Century , an exhibition held in winter 2014–2015 at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
A History of the Modern World is a work initially published by the distinguished American historian at Princeton and Yale universities Robert Roswell Palmer in 1950. The work has since been extended by Joel Colton (from its second edition, 1956) [1] and Lloyd S. Kramer (from its ninth edition, 2001), [2] and currently counts 12 editions.