This book posits that during Australia’s colonial period (1788–1900), all sport, including the hegemonic football codes (rugby union and Australian rules football), was closely tied to British nationalism.
This book posits that during Australia’s colonial period (1788–1900), all sport, including the hegemonic football codes (rugby union and Australian rules football), was closely tied to British nationalism.
First published in 1970, Recreation Research and Planning brings together some of the pioneering work done in Britain in response to the problems that have arisen from the growth of mass recreation since 1955.
First published in 1970, Recreation Research and Planning brings together some of the pioneering work done in Britain in response to the problems that have arisen from the growth of mass recreation since 1955.
First published in 1971, Experiments in Recreation Research examines critically the techniques of assessment, measurement, and projection for use in studies of the supply and demand aspects of sport and recreation.
First published in 1971, Experiments in Recreation Research examines critically the techniques of assessment, measurement, and projection for use in studies of the supply and demand aspects of sport and recreation.
This book critically examines the transformative intersection of technology with sport and recreation, revealing how technological innovations reshape performance, participation, community engagement, and sustainability.
Examining French sports films from a cinematic and socio-cultural perspective, this book takes a close look at the characteristics that separate French sports films from Hollywood sports films and sports films produced in other countries and asks what those characteristics can tell us about wider French culture and society.
This book explores the often-overlooked experiences of Black NASCAR fans, challenging the sport's traditional image as a stronghold of Southern white conservatism.
This book explores the often-overlooked experiences of Black NASCAR fans, challenging the sport's traditional image as a stronghold of Southern white conservatism.
This book critically examines the transformative intersection of technology with sport and recreation, revealing how technological innovations reshape performance, participation, community engagement, and sustainability.
Examining French sports films from a cinematic and socio-cultural perspective, this book takes a close look at the characteristics that separate French sports films from Hollywood sports films and sports films produced in other countries and asks what those characteristics can tell us about wider French culture and society.
A study of "e;the hypocrisy of the game, capitalism, activism (a la Kaepernick), disrespect to female athletes, and who benefits from sports the most"e; (Electric Lit).
Sport, Media and Discrimination provides critical, inter-disciplinary and international perspectives on how sports media constructs and reinforces discrimination in contemporary societies.
This book delves into the fascinating intersection of video gaming, social dynamics, and affective neuroscience, offering a comprehensive exploration of how gaming impacts the brain, influences social interactions, and shapes emotional experiences.
This book delves into the fascinating intersection of video gaming, social dynamics, and affective neuroscience, offering a comprehensive exploration of how gaming impacts the brain, influences social interactions, and shapes emotional experiences.
Sport, Media and Discrimination provides critical, inter-disciplinary and international perspectives on how sports media constructs and reinforces discrimination in contemporary societies.
This edited collection brings together the work of key scholars to explore the various dimensions, themes and controversies – the contested terrain of CrossFit – from a range of perspectives.
This edited collection brings together the work of key scholars to explore the various dimensions, themes and controversies – the contested terrain of CrossFit – from a range of perspectives.
This book delves into the emerging field of tourism lifestyle entrepreneurship exploring its unique characteristics, challenges, and contributions to the tourism industry and broader economy.
This book delves into the emerging field of tourism lifestyle entrepreneurship exploring its unique characteristics, challenges, and contributions to the tourism industry and broader economy.
This book breaks down barriers between disciplines engaging with flow, by speaking from geography into psychology to establish geographical foundations for this psychological phenomenon.
