Philosophy and Nature Sports (Paperback)

Nature sports such as skiing, climbing, and surfing have had a significant influence on Western popular culture since the mid-twentieth century and participation in such sports 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 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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Ethics and Sport
Release date:	June 2020
First published:	2019
Authors:	Kevin Krein
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	174
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-52032-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Leisure Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Winter sports > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
LSN:	0-367-52032-X
Barcode:	9780367520328

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