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A Sport of Nature

Author : Nadine Gordimer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1408840499
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book A Sport of Nature written by Nadine Gordimer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bold, sweeping story of one girl's rise from obscurity to an unpredictable kind of political power Abandoned by her mother, Hillela is left to be raised by her two aunts in South Africa. At Olga's she might have acquired a taste for antiques and a style of dress to please a suitable husband. At Pauline's she might have developed a social conscience. But Hillela's betrayal of her position as a surrogate daughter so shocks both families that at seventeen she is cast adrift. Swiftly and perilously, her life opens out. She lives as a footloose girl among political exiles on a beach in East Africa, drifting between jobs and lovers, and finally becomes the wife of a black revolutionary. Personal tragedy is ultimately the catalyst for her political development, leading her into a heroic role in the overthrow of apartheid.

A Sport of Nature : a Novel

Author : Nadine Gordimer
Publisher : Markham, Ont. : Viking
ISBN 13 : 9780670818266
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (182 download)

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Download or read book A Sport of Nature : a Novel written by Nadine Gordimer and published by Markham, Ont. : Viking. This book was released on 1987 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sport of Nature

Author : Nadine Gordimer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780147782915
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (829 download)

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Download or read book Sport of Nature written by Nadine Gordimer and published by . This book was released on 1988-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Weberian Perspective on Home, Nature and Sport; Disenchantment and Salvation

Author : Michael Symonds
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040031951
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book A Weberian Perspective on Home, Nature and Sport; Disenchantment and Salvation written by Michael Symonds and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book extends Max Weber’s theory of the value-spheres of modernity into wholly new areas, showing that the addition of home, nature and sport to Weber’s own list of five spheres (economic, scientific/intellectual, political/legal, erotic and aesthetic) yields original insights into these aspects of modernity and modernity itself. It shows how each of these new spheres is able to create its own ‘inner cosmos’ of salvation from rationalised senselessness, just as Weber’s ‘irrational’ spheres offer release from the grim reality of capitalism, the disenchanted universe and the bureaucratic state formed by the more ‘rationalised’ spheres. Drawing on a wide, cross-disciplinary range of sources, the author sheds light on the role of home in creating a sense of our enchanted past, of nature in helping to restore to the world a teleological meaning constructed from innocence and purity and of sport in imposing sense on the world, at least temporarily. A Weberian Perspective on Home, Nature and Sport: Disenchantment and Salvation will appeal to scholars of sociology and social theory with interests in classical sociological theory and the analysis of modernity.

Bodily Democracy

Author : Henning Eichberg
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317988132
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Bodily Democracy written by Henning Eichberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-11 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport has gained increasing importance for welfare society. In this process, however, the term of ‘sport’ has become less and less clear. Larger parts of what nowadays is called ‘sport for all’ are non-competitive and derived from traditions of gymnastics, dance, festivity, games, outdoor activities, and physical training rather than from classical modern elite sports. This requires new philosophical approaches, as the philosophy of sport, so far, has been dominated by topics of elite sports. Based on Scandinavian experiences, the book presents studies about festivities of sport, outdoor activities, song and movement, and play and game. The engagement of elderly people challenges sports. Games get political significance in international cooperation, for peace culture and as means against poverty (in Africa). The empirical studies result in philosophical analyses on the recognition of folk practice in education and on relations between identity and recognition. The study of ‘sport for all’ opens up for new ways of phenomenological knowledge, moving bottom-up from sport to the philosophy of "the individual", of event, of nature, and of human energy. Popular sports give inspiration to a philosophy of practice as well as to a phenomenological understanding of ‘the people’, of civil society and the ‘demos’ of democracy – as folk in movement. This book was published as a special issue in Sport, Ethics and Philosophy.

Philosophy and Nature Sports

Author : Kevin Krein
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315454157
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Philosophy and Nature Sports written by Kevin Krein and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature sports such as skiing, climbing, and surfing have had a significant influence on Western popular culture since the mid-twentieth century and participation in such sports continues to grow. Written in a clear and accessible style, this important book provides a comprehensive philosophical analysis of nature sports. Philosophy and Nature Sports offers an engaging inquiry into how nature sports differ from mainstream sports, how these differences are related to their value as human activities, and the role of the environments in which such sports take place. Addressing the claim that the most distinctive feature of nature sports is the relationship between participants and the natural world, the book also examines a wide range of topics, such as ethics, risk, gender construction, the social role of nature sport subcultures and the aesthetic experiences of nature sports athletes. Tying these together is the question of what it is that attracts us to nature sports and why they hold meaning for us.? This is a valuable resource for students and academics in fields such as alternative sports, alternative sport subcultures, sport philosophy, sport and social issues, ethics, and phenomenology. It is also a fascinating read for outdoor educators and practitioners.

Nature and Sport in Britain

Author : Henry Anderson Bryden
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781018916538
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Nature and Sport in Britain written by Henry Anderson Bryden and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Sport and Nature in the Himalayas

Author : P. R. Bairnsfather
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Sport and Nature in the Himalayas written by P. R. Bairnsfather and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Leisure/tourism Geographies

Author : David Crouch
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415181099
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Leisure/tourism Geographies written by David Crouch and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring diverse aspects of leisure and tourism, this text presents a mix of attitudes and ideas ranging from the methodologies behind leisure practices to detailed case studies which include Disneyland Paris and leisure in cyberspace.

Tourism, Recreation and Regional Development

Author : Jean-Christophe Dissart
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317009401
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Tourism, Recreation and Regional Development written by Jean-Christophe Dissart and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What factors contribute to tourism and recreation development? How can we characterise stakeholder rationales and organisation modes to enhance tourism resources and foster tourism and recreation services? To what extent do tourism and recreation contribute to regional development? What changes are taking place in terms of new destinations, stakeholders, policy objectives? Bringing together scholars from the fields of planning, economics, sociology, management studies and geography, this book examines cross-cutting issues in tourism and recreation with the aim of developing an extended view of leisure time. Focusing mainly on France with comparison to the experience of Northern and Southern European countries and North America, it combines a diverse range of case studies to address issues such as contrasting rural dynamics, changing public policies, sustainable development imperatives, evolving user behaviour and increasingly diverse recreation activities and stakeholder organisation. Specific topics are highlighted, such as the role of social capital or culture as factors of recreation development; resort organisation from international and experience-based perspectives; and the usefulness of the capability approach to evaluate tourism impacts on local development. Emphasising policy recommendations to help public or collective action on the issues and presenting emerging trends in the field, this book should be of interest to students, scholars and stakeholders in tourism/recreation planning and management.

Sport and nature in history

Author : International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport. Congress
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Sport and nature in history written by International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport. Congress and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Etude Des Législations Nationales Relatives Au Sport en Europe

Author : André-Noël Chaker
Publisher : Council of Europe
ISBN 13 : 9789287138330
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (383 download)

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Download or read book Etude Des Législations Nationales Relatives Au Sport en Europe written by André-Noël Chaker and published by Council of Europe. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Exercise Medicine

Author : Neil Armstrong
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192843966
Total Pages : 785 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (928 download)

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Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Exercise Medicine written by Neil Armstrong and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 785 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 4th edition of the Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Exercise Medicine is the definitive single-volume reference in the field presented in four sections Exercise Science; Exercise Medicine; Sport Science; and Sport Medicine.

Understanding Lifestyle Sport

Author : Belinda Wheaton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134511876
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Lifestyle Sport written by Belinda Wheaton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past decade has seen a tremendous growth in the popularity of activities like skateboarding and snowboarding; sports that have been labelled as 'extreme' or 'lifestyle' and which embody 'alternative' sporting values such as anti-competitiveness, anti-regulation, high risk and personal freedom. The popularity of these activities goes beyond the teenage male youth that the media typify as their main consumers. This book examines the popularity, significance and meaning of lifestyle sport, exploring the sociological significance of these activities, particularly as related to their consumption, and the expression of politics of identity and difference. Including much unique ethnographic research work with skaters, surfers, windsurfers, climbers, adventure racers, and ultimate frisbee players., the central themes explored in The Cultural Politics of Lifestyle Sports include: How might we describe lifestyle sports? What influence do commercial forces have on lifestyle sports? Do lifestyle sports challenge the hegemonic masculinities inherent in a traditional sport environment? This book is a compelling exploration of sport as a way of life, and is a vital resource for any lecturer or student interested in Sociology and Cultural Studies in a Sports context.

From Ritual to Record

Author : Allen Guttmann
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231517076
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book From Ritual to Record written by Allen Guttmann and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2004-08-04 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1978, From Ritual to Record was one of the first books to recognize the importance of sports as a lens on the fundamental structure of societies. In this reissue, Guttmann emphasizes the many ways that modern sports, dramatically different from the sports of previous eras, have profoundly shaped contemporary life.

Sports around the World [4 volumes]

Author : John Nauright
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 159884301X
Total Pages : 2056 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book Sports around the World [4 volumes] written by John Nauright and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-04-06 with total page 2056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This multivolume set is much more than a collection of essays on sports and sporting cultures from around the world: it also details how and why sports are played wherever they exist, and examines key charismatic athletes from around the world who have transcended their sports. Sports Around the World: History, Culture, and Practice provides a unique, global overview of sports and sports cultures. Unlike most works of this type, this book provides both essays that examine general topics, such as globalization and sport, international relations and sport, and tourism and sport, as well as essays on sports history, culture, and practice in world regions—for example, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and Oceania—in order to provide a more global perspective. These essays are followed by entries on specific sports, world athletes, stadiums and arenas, famous games and matches, and major controversies. Spanning topics as varied as modern professional cycling to the fictional movie Rocky to the deadly ball game of the ancient Mayans, the first three volumes contain overview essays and entries for specific sports that have been and are currently practiced around the world. The fourth volume provides a compendium of information on the winners of major sporting competitions from around the world. Readers will gain invaluable insights into how sports have been enjoyed throughout all of human culture, and more fully comprehend their cultural contexts. The entries provide suggestions for further reading on each topic—helpful to general readers, students with school projects, university students and academics alike. Additionally, the four-volume Sports Around the World spotlights key charismatic athletes who have changed a sport or become more than just an outstanding player.

Sport and Society

Author : Barrie Houlihan
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 147394323X
Total Pages : 840 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book Sport and Society written by Barrie Houlihan and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ′This third edition of Sport and Society, with contributions from some of the field’s most highly respected scholars, covers the myriad of complex, pervasive and global issues confronting sport in the 21st century. It continues to be a foundation text for students across most sport disciplines′ - Russel Hoye, La Trobe University, Australia ‘The third edition of Sport and Society reinforces its place as one of the most valuable texts for students and others engaging in social scientific study of sport. Overall, the book continues to achieve an unrivalled balance between different social science disciplines that have been applied to sport; between local, national and international issues; and between broad overviews and specific detail on every topic. The end result is a book that is "a must" on many academic reading lists!′ - Iain Lindsey, Durham University, UK Fully updated and revised, the Third Edition of Barrie Houlihan and Dominic Malcolm′s ground-breaking Sport and Society provides students and instructors with a one-stop text that is comprehensive, accessible, international, and engaging. This popular book: Approaches the study of sport from a multi-disciplinary perspective Presents the importance of social structure, power, and inequality in analysing the nature and significance of sport in society Addresses the rapid commercialization and regulation of sport Engages in comparative analysis to understand problems clearly and produce sound solutions Expands students′ knowledge through chapter summaries, guides to further reading, and extensive bibliographies Offers five new chapters addressing the key contemporary issues of: lifestyle sport; sport for development and peace; the governance of international sport organisations; sports fandom; and sport in East Asia. A superb teaching text, this new edition will be relished by instructors seeking an authoritative introduction to sport and society and students who want a relevant, enriching text for their learning and research needs.