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Author : Tamir Bar-On
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442234741

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The World through Soccer by Tamir Bar-On Pdf

The world’s most popular sport, soccer is a global and cultural phenomenon. The television audience for the 2010 World Cup included nearly half of the world’s population, with viewers in nearly every country. As a reflection of soccer’s significance, the sport impacts countless aspects of the world’s culture, from politics and religion to business and the arts. In The World through Soccer: The Cultural Impact of a Global Sport, Tamir Bar-On utilizes soccer to provide insights into worldwide politics, religion, ethics, marketing, business, leadership, philosophy, and the arts. Bar-On examines the ways in which soccer influences and reflects these aspects of society, and vice versa. Each chapter features representative players, providing specific examples of how soccer comments on and informs our lives. These players—selected from a wide array of eras, countries, and backgrounds—include Diego Maradona, Pelé, Hugo Sánchez, Cha Bum-Kun, Roger Milla, José Luis Chilavert, Zinedine Zidane, Paolo Maldini, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Neymar, Clint Dempsey, Mia Hamm, and many others. Employing a unique lens to view a variety of topics, The World through Soccer reveals the sport’s profound cultural impact. Combining philosophical, popular, and academic insights about our world, this book is aimed at both soccer fans and academics, offering readers a new perspective into a sport that affects millions.

Author : Ridvan Askin,Catherine Diederich,Aline Bieri
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781351180382

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The Aesthetics, Poetics, and Rhetoric of Soccer by Ridvan Askin,Catherine Diederich,Aline Bieri Pdf

Soccer has long been known as 'the beautiful game'. This multi-disciplinary volume explores soccer, soccer culture, and the representation of soccer in art, film, and literature, using the critical tools of aesthetics, poetics, and rhetoric. Including international contributions from scholars of philosophy, literary and cultural studies, linguistics, art history, and the creative arts, this book begins by investigating the relationship between beauty and soccer and asks what criteria should be used to judge the sport’s aesthetic value. Covering topics as diverse as humor, national identity, style, celebrity, and social media, its chapters examine the nature of fandom, the role of language, and the significance of soccer in contemporary popular culture. It also discusses what one might call the ‘stylistics’ of soccer, analyzing how players, fans, and commentators communicate on and off the pitch, in the press, on social media, and in wider public discourse. The Aesthetics, Poetics, and Rhetoric of Soccer makes for fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport, culture, literature, philosophy, linguistics, and society.

Author : Michael Sheard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136245237

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Mental Toughness by Michael Sheard Pdf

Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport – by athletes, coaches, spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book examines the characteristics and development of mentally tough sport performers, and presents the cutting-edge research in this area. Within these chapters, the author proposes that mental toughness is a personality style and mindset, and presents a compelling case for its inclusion within the positive psychological paradigm. This second edition has been updated to include new material on the characterisation, conceptualisation, measurement, and development of mental toughness. As in the first edition the book includes a historical overview of empirical research, and also describes the conceptual arguments behind this research. Now packed with even more rigorous scientific evidence and bang up-to-date anecdotes from the world of sport, the book presents a fascinating explanation of why some athletes are successful, and how and why they stay on top. Mental Toughness: The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievement will be essential reading for all sport psychology, sport science, sport studies, and coaching students.

Author : Barry Brummett,Andrew Ishak
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317918387

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Sports and Identity by Barry Brummett,Andrew Ishak Pdf

This volume of essays examines the ways in which sports have become a means for the communication of social identity in the United States. The essays included here explore the question, How is identity engaged in the performance and spectatorship of sports? Defining sports as the whole range of mediated professional sports, and considering actual participation in sports, the chapters herein address a varied range of ways in which sports as a cultural entity becomes a site for the creation and management of symbolic components of identity. Originating in the New Agendas in Communication symposium sponsored by the University of Texas College of Communication, this volume provides contemporary explorations of sports and identity, highlighting the perspectives of up-and-coming scholars and researchers. It has much to offer readers in communication, sociology of sport, human kinetics, and related areas.

Author : Nicholas Graham,Cecelia Moore
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781469655840

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UNC A to Z by Nicholas Graham,Cecelia Moore Pdf

Covering everything from the Old Well to the Speaker Ban and more, UNC A to Z is a concise, easy-to-read introduction to the nation's first public university, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Perfect for new students getting to know the campus or alumni who want to learn more about their alma mater, this richly illustrated reference contains more than 350 entries packed with fascinating facts, interesting stories, and little-known histories of the people, places, and events that have shaped the Carolina we know today. With histories of campus buildings like Old East, gathering places like the Pit, and the many student traditions like the Cardboard Club, the Cake Race, and High Noon, UNC A to Z is the book every Tar Heel will want to keep close at hand.

Author : Mia Consalvo,Konstantin Mitgutsch,Abe Stein
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781136191992

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Sports Videogames by Mia Consalvo,Konstantin Mitgutsch,Abe Stein Pdf

From Pong to Madden NFL to Wii Fit, Sports Videogames argues for the multiple ways that sports videogames—alongside televised and physical sports—impact one another, and how players and viewers make sense of these multiple forms of play and information in their daily lives. Through case studies, ethnographic explorations, interviews and surveys, and by analyzing games, players, and the sports media industry, contributors from a wide variety of disciplines demonstrate the depth and complexity of games that were once considered simply sports simulations. Contributors also tackle key topics including the rise of online play and its implications for access to games, as well as how regulations surrounding player likenesses present challenges to the industry. Whether you’re a scholar or a gamer, Sports Videogames offers a grounded, theory-building approach to how millions make sense of videogames today.

Author : Jens Bangsbo,Peter Krustrup,Peter Riis Hansen,Laila Ottesen,Gertrud Pfister,Anne-Marie Elbe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781317366706

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Science and Football VIII by Jens Bangsbo,Peter Krustrup,Peter Riis Hansen,Laila Ottesen,Gertrud Pfister,Anne-Marie Elbe Pdf

Science and Football VIII showcases the very latest scientific research into the variety of sports known as ‘football’. These include soccer, the national codes (American football, Australian rules football and Gaelic football), and the rugby codes (union and league). Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book is by far the most comprehensive collection of current research into football, presenting important new work in key areas such as: physiology of training performance analysis fitness assessment nutrition biomechanics injury and rehabilitation youth football environmental physiology psychology in football sociological perspectives in football Science and Football VIII is an essential resource for all sport scientists, trainers, coaches, physical therapists, physicians, psychologists, educational officers and professionals working across the football codes.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1504 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B4292555

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Departments of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare appropriations for 1980 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare Pdf

Author : Phil West
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781468315202

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I Believe That We Will Win by Phil West Pdf

Americans love to win. But when it comes to soccer, the world’s most popular sport, the US women’s team has delivered three World Cup victories in as many decades, while the men have not advanced past the quarter-finals in nearly ninety years. In October 2017, the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) startled fans by failing to qualify for the upcoming World Cup, an episode that led both USMNT head coach Bruce Arena and US Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati to step down from their positions, and which launched a new era of reckoning for US Soccer as a whole. As the 2018 World Cup commences with the US sidelined, fans are becoming impatient: What will it take for the USMNT to finally rise to an elite level and bring home the FIFA World Cup Trophy?In I Believe That We Will Win, veteran soccer journalist Phil West delivers a compelling assessment of the history and future potential of American soccer on the international playing field. With insightful commentary and endless enthusiasm, West examines every aspect of the USMNT and their competition, detailing how the US returned to the World Cup in 1990 after forty years without qualifying, delving into the growing symbiotic relationship between the USMNT and Major League Soccer, and exploring how the US is cultivating young talent through MLS academies and the US Development Academy—and how Latino outreach initiatives, like the Sueño Alianza competition that brought Jonathan González to prominence, can be better integrated into US Soccer’s quest for talented players. Along the way, West touches on the controversial tenure of former coach Jürgen Klinsmann, the role of dual-national players, Christian Pulisic and the new wave of American players playing abroad, and other issues that have engaged American soccer fans in spirited debate. Punctuated with dozens of revealing interviews from players, coaches, and journalists, I Believe That We Will Win is both the definitive history of American World Cup play and an incisive and inspiring analysis of America’s potential to win big in the near future.

Author : Amie Jane Leavitt
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612283807

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We Visit Morocco by Amie Jane Leavitt Pdf

Morocco’s paprika-colored sand dunes, ancient cities, snow-capped peaks, and beautiful coastlines are awaiting your visit. This beautiful country has ancient origins and much of its early culture still lives on. Step into the walls of the medina where you can barter for hand-woven Berber rugs, eat kebabs from pushcarts, and buy spices, fruits, cheese, and vegetables from local farmers. Visit the tannery in Fes where hides are transformed into colorful leather using ancient hands-on (and feet-on) methods. Relax in the coastal towns surfing in the Atlantic and eating fresh seafood. Before you leave, take a bumpy camel ride across the Sahara and a glide down the snowy Atlas Mountain slopes. Get ready; this book will take you on all these adventures and more!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Floods
ISBN : UFL:31262043535110

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Geological Survey Water-supply Paper by Anonim Pdf

Author : Karen Gibson
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612283838

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We Visit Nigeria by Karen Gibson Pdf

Nigeria is called the giant of Africa. With more people than any other country in Africa, Nigeria is a country diverse in its land and its people. Travel to Nigeria and see deserts and beaches, rainforests and savannas. Nigeria is a land of cities, both ancient and modern. In the villages, people live traditional lifestyles similar to the ones their ancestors lived long ago. With over 500 languages, Nigerians know that it’s people who are important, whether it’s gold medal athletes, musicians, famous authors, or the friend down the street. Find out about the beauty and tradition of a proud country and discover what makes Nigeria special in the eyes of so many.

Author : John Bankston
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612283777

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We Visit Ghana by John Bankston Pdf

West Africa was once a place of gold mines operated by slaves and colonies run by Europeans. Named after an ancient empire, Ghana was the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve independence. Since that time, it has struggled with environmental destruction, corrupt government leaders, and poverty. Today Ghana is a trendsetter, leading the way with free elections, popular wildlife parks, and the largest artificial lake in the world.

Author : Michael J. Gennaro,Saheed Aderinto
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780429668555

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Sports in African History, Politics, and Identity Formation by Michael J. Gennaro,Saheed Aderinto Pdf

Sports in African History, Politics, and Identity Formation explores how sports can render a key to unlocking complex social, political, economic, and gendered relations across Africa and the Diaspora. Sports hold significant value and have an intricate relationship with many components of African societies throughout history. For many Africans, sports are a way of life, a site of cultural heroes, a way out of poverty and social mobility, and a site for leisurely play. This book focuses on the many ways in which sports uniquely reflect changing cultural trends at diverse levels of African societies. The contributors detail various sports, such as football, cricket, ping pong, and rugby, across the continent to show how sports lay at the heart of the discourse of nationalism, self-fashioning, gender and masculinity, leisure and play, challenges of underdevelopment, and ideas of progress. Bringing together the newest and most innovative scholarship on African sports, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of contemporary Africa, African history, culture and society, and sports history and politics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Seattle Sounders FC by Anonim Pdf