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Sport and Work By:Bero Rigauer Published on 1981-06-22 by Columbia University Press Faster, higher, stronger, said Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the Modern Olympic Games. And since 1896, whenever each Olympiad has convened, that motto has been realized. This book argues that the pressure exerted upon athletes for faster, higher, stronger performances has dehumanized the athlete. This Book was ranked at 15 by Google Books for keyword sport. Book ID of Sport and Work's Books is DTY803xXHqwC, Book which was written byBero Rigauerhave ETAG "7zWedKHdgtk" Book which was published by Columbia University Press since 1981-06-22 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9780231514682 and ISBN 10 Code is 0231514689 Reading Mode in Text Status is true and Reading Mode in Image Status is false Book which have "127 Pages" is Printed at BOOK under CategoryHistory This Book was rated by Raters and have average rate at "" This eBook Maturity (Adult Book) status is NOT_MATUR...

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Sport By:Steven J. Overman Published on 2011 by Mercer University Press Steven Overman explores the concordant values of the Protestant ethic, capitalism, and sport by applying German scholar Max Weber's seminal thesis. Weber demonstrated a relationship between the Protestant ethic and a form of economic behavior he labeled the |Spirit of capitalism.| The work introduces readers to the doctrines and values experience, focusing on the framing of work and play in light of an intense unease with human pleasure and idleness. The United States is portrayed as the quintessential Protestant ethic society. The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Sport proposes |seven Protestant virtues| built upon rational asceticism and the work ethic that comprise the Protestant ethic. The spirit of capitalism is presented as a derivative of this ethic and a major force in shaping American institutions, notable organized sport. The second part of the book discusses t...

Sports Performance By:Kazuyuki Kanosue,Tomoyuki Nagami,Jun Tsuchiya Published on 2015-08-11 by Springer This book focuses on sports performance. According to the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, |performance| refers to |how well or badly a person, company etc. does a particular job or activity| and |high performance| describes |cars, computers etc. that are able to go faster, do more work etc. than normal ones|. In the 100-m dash Usain Bolt is indubitably the fastest person in history and Javier Sotomayor, the world record holder in the high jump, has exhibited the highest level of performance in this event. In these contests, the index of sports performance is unitary; it is simply the time or the jumping/throwing distance. What is it that allows such performers to achieve the fastest running time or the highest jump? One of the topics covered in this book is an attempt to clarify some of the unique motor skills and/or physical abilities that underlie such high performances...

Freakonomics By:Steven D. Levitt,Stephen J. Dubner Published on 2011-09-20 by Harper Collins Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? How much do parents really matter? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He studies the riddles of everyday life--from cheating and crime to parenting and sports--and reaches conclusions that turn conventional wisdom on its head. Freakonomics is a groundbreaking collaboration between Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, an award-winning author and journalist. They set out to explore the inner workings of a crack gang, the truth about real estate agents, the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, and much more. Through forceful storytelling and wry insight, they show that economics is, at root, the study of incentives--how people get what they want or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing. This Book was...

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Sport By:Steven J. Overman Published on 2011 by Mercer University Press Steven Overman explores the concordant values of the Protestant ethic, capitalism, and sport by applying German scholar Max Weber's seminal thesis. Weber demonstrated a relationship between the Protestant ethic and a form of economic behavior he labeled the |Spirit of capitalism.| The work introduces readers to the doctrines and values experience, focusing on the framing of work and play in light of an intense unease with human pleasure and idleness. The United States is portrayed as the quintessential Protestant ethic society. The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Sport proposes |seven Protestant virtues| built upon rational asceticism and the work ethic that comprise the Protestant ethic. The spirit of capitalism is presented as a derivative of this ethic and a major force in shaping American institutions, notable organized sport. The second part of the book discusses t...

Sport Clubs in Various European Countries By:Klaus Heinemann Published on 1999 by Schattauer Verlag The current situation in sport reveals a large deficit concerning concepts for future developments and projects. Many traditional values, ethical standards and educational ideals are losing their significance - in particular for the young generation. In contrast, commercial media sport as well as international top sport stand to gain from the changing rating of sport in our society. On the other hand, matters of fitness, health and of general wellness are firmly grounded in the daily routine of the population. The gap in the development of sport is widening. What answers, concepts or problem-solving does a science, which deals with these topics, come up with? These are the guidelines of the |Club of Cologne|, which is trying to suggest perspectives by means of active research and subsequent publications, to present models and strategies, and to enrich public discussion by offering approa...

The Stupidest Sports Book of All Time By:Kathryn Petras,Ross Petras Published on 2017-10-17 by Workman Publishing The thrill of victory! The agony of a tight jockstrap! It’s a celebration of true sports lunacy from the renowned connoisseurs of stupidity, Kathryn and Ross Petras, authors of the beloved 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said calendar. Here from the wide world of professional and amateur sports are the worst plays, most embarrassing achievements, surliest fans, lamest excuses, and wackiest mascot tricks. Plus history-making blowouts: Georgia Tech trounces Cumberland College 222–0. Freakiest injuries: Pitcher Joel Zamaya plays so much Guitar Hero he goes on the DL with tendonitis. Improbable memorabilia: Andre Agassi’s ponytail, Ty Cobb’s dentures. Looniest promotional giveaways: Win a free vasectomy! Bizarre sports from across the globe: Olympic solo synchronized swimming. And dubious superstitions: Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs eats chicken before every game of his 18-year c...

Moving the Goalposts By:Martin Polley Published on 1998 by Psychology Press Moving the Goalposts provides a survey of British sport since 1945 and examines its place in British culture. The author discusses issues of politics, national identity, gender, class, and ethnicity. In Moving the Goalposts, Martin Polley argues that sport is not neutral, asocial or apolitical and so it needs to be assessed in its widest cultural context to be understood. Providing extensive coverage of the most popular sports such as football, rugby union, rugby league, cricket, tennis, and athletics, and including elite sports such as polo, the book offers a critical introduction to existing literature on the subject, and places contemporary sport in the context of recent history. This Book was ranked at 14 by Google Books for keyword sport. Book ID of Moving the Goalposts's Books is k4GKH8Hiw2gC, Book which was written byMartin Polleyhave ETAG "pzvjqe30v0o" Book which was published by Psychol...