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Philosophy and nature sports / Kevin Krein.
| Author/creator | Krein, Kevin |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2019. |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Ethics and sport |
| Contents | What are Nature Sports? -- The Nature of Nature Sports -- Categorizing Nature Sports -- Nature Sports, Intensity, and the Sublime -- Ski Bums, Surf Bums, Climbing Bums: Philosophical Issues in the Sport Bum Lifestyle -- Constructing Gender in Nature Sports -- Reflections on Risk -- Aesthetic Experience in Nature Sports. |
| Abstract | "Nature sports, such as skiing, climbing, and surfing have had a significant influence on Western popular culture since the mid-twentieth century and the number of participants 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 do 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" -- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018024252 |
| ISBN | 9781138210851 (hbk) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |