Outdoor adventure and social theory / / edited by Elizabeth C.J. Pike and Simon Beames

• Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2013; Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (185 p.)
• Disciplina: 796.046
• Soggetto topico: Endurance sports; Outdoor recreation; Sports - Sociological aspects
• Altri autori: BeamesSimon PikeElizabeth
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. Classical sociological interpretations of outdoor adventure -- pt. 2. Modern social theorists and adventure sports -- pt. 3. Contemporary themes in social theory and adventurous activities.
• Sommario/riassunto: Adventure and outdoor sports - from rock climbing to freestyle kayaking - are a modern social phenomenon that can tell us much about the relationship between sport, culture and contemporary society. In this engaging new introductory text, adventure sports are used to illustrate key concepts in social theory and to demonstrate why an understanding of social theory is essential for any student taking a course in sport, adventure, or outdoor education.Each chapter in the book introduces a key 'classical' or modern social theorist, including Marx, Durkheim, Weber and Elias, or a u
• Titolo autorizzato: Outdoor adventure and social theory
• ISBN: 1-136-29240-3; 0-203-11477-9; 1-299-46917-5; 1-136-29241-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910821332803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II