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Gender and Sport: A Reader

Anne Flintoff, Sheila Scraton

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• Author(s): Anne Flintoff | Sheila Scraton • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralThis reader contains a range of highly influential articles that confront and illuminate issues of gender and sport whilst reflectin...

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Power and Global Sport: Zones of Prestige, Emulation and Resistance

Joseph Maguire

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• Author(s): Joseph Maguire • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: HistorySport has changed. Traditions and territorial distinctions are dissolving as a result of new global, political, economic and cultural conditions. Th...

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Encyclopedia of Leisure and Outdoor Recreation

John Jenkins, John Pigram

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• Author(s): John Jenkins | John Pigram • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralThis is a key reference guide for the exploration of leisure and outdoor recreation. It reflects the multidisciplinary nature of these f...

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Power Games: A Critical Sociology of Sport

John Sugden, Alan Tomlinson

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• Author(s): John Sugden | Alan Tomlinson • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: EssaysCritical and radical perspectives have been central to the emergence of the sociology of sport as a discipline in its own right. This g...

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Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z

Mark Golden

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• Author(s): Mark Golden • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: HistoryArranged in an easy-to-use dictionary format, this volume includes more than 700 entries discussing ancient athletes, festivals, important sites, equip...

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Countryside Recreation Site Management: A Marketing Approach

Ian Keirle

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• Author(s): Ian Keirle • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralCountryside recreation has become an increasingly popular leisure activity, with rural recreation offering an escape from the stresses of life in the mo...

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Countryside Recreation Site Management: A Marketing Approach

Ian Keirle

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• Author(s): Ian Keirle • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd • Publisher Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd • BISAC: GeneralCountryside recreation has become an increasingly popular leisure activity, with rural recreation offering an escape from ...

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Development of Movement Coordination in Children: Applications in the Field of Ergonomics, Health Sciences and Sport

Geert Savelsbergh, Keith Davids, John Van Der Kamp

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• Author(s): Geert Savelsbergh | Keith Davids | John Van Der Kamp • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralCo-ordination of movement plays a key role in human development and is an important area in sport and health s...

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Sport and Women: Social Issues in International Perspective

Gertrud Pfister, Ilse Hartmann-Tews

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• Author(s): Gertrud Pfister | Ilse Hartmann-Tews • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: HistoryAlthough female athletes are successful in all types of sport, in many countries sport is still a male domain. This book exami...

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Interceptive Actions in Sport: Information and Movement

Simon Bennett

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• Author(s): Simon Bennett • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: ReferenceDynamic interceptive actions are those actions for which the body, or an implement, must be moved into the right place at the right ...

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Sociology of Sport and Physical Education: An Introduction

Anthony Laker

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• Author(s): Anthony Laker • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: EssaysThis undergraduate text, written by key writers, lecturers and academics in the field, covers the key, current issues in the field of sociology of spo...

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Sport Psychology

Matt Jarvis

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• Author(s): Matt Jarvis • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Sports PsychologySport Psychology is an introductory account of the major psychological issues in sport today. Major theories and up-to-date research are cove...

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Fanatics: Power, Identity and Fandom in Football

Adam Brown

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• Author(s): Adam Brown • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: SoccerEmbracing studies of football fans across Europe, this book tackles questions of power, national and regional identities, and race and rac...

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Inside Sports

Jay Coakley, Peter Donnelly

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• Author(s): Jay Coakley | Peter Donnelly • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: ReferenceHow do people become involved in sports? What can their experiences teach us?These are two of the many questions asked by this uniqu...

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Body Ecology and Emersive Leisure

Bernard Andrieu, Jim Parry, Alessandro Porrovecchio

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• Author(s): Bernard Andrieu | Jim Parry | Alessandro Porrovecchio • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Sports PsychologyThe emerging field of body ecology offers fresh insights into how the body engages with its surroun...

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Doping in Elite Sports: Voices of French Sportspeople and Their Doctors, 1950-2010

Christophe Brissonneau, Jeffrey Montez de Oca

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• Author(s): Christophe Brissonneau | Jeffrey Montez de Oca • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: CyclingDrawing on rich empirical material from elite French sport, this book offers a detailed history of how the concept o...

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Transforming Sport: Knowledges, Practices, Structures

Carter Thomas F., Daniel Burdsey, Mark Doidge

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• Author(s): Carter Thomas F. | Daniel Burdsey | Mark Doidge • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Sociology Of SportsSport sociology has a responsibility to engage critically with the accepted wisdom of those who govern ...

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Sport and Body Cultures in East and Southeast Asia

Friederike Trotier, Alan Bairner

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• Author(s): Friederike Trotier | Alan Bairner • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralDespite a widely held, and not entirely erroneous, view that the cultures of East and Southeast Asia commonly favour the mind ove...

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Young People and Sport: From Participation to the Olympics

Skirstad Berit, Milena M. Parent, Barrie Houlihan

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• Author(s): Skirstad Berit | Milena M. Parent | Barrie Houlihan • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralThis book highlights the different roles of youth sport, from sport for all and community sport activities to e...

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The State of the Field: Ideologies, Identities and Initiatives

Kilpatrick David

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• Author(s): Kilpatrick David • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Olympics & ParalympicsThe study of association football has recently emerged as vibrant field of inquiry, attracting scholars worldwide from a variet...

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Healthy Stadia: An Insight from Policy to Practice

Daniel Parnell, Kathryn Curran, Matthew Philpott

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• Author(s): Daniel Parnell | Kathryn Curran | Matthew Philpott • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralPublic health is a key priority for developed and developing nations. Indeed, many countries have sought strateg...

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Sport, Ethics and Philosophy

Mike McNamee

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• Author(s): Mike McNamee • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralThis book represents a bold statement concerning the excitement and energy of the field of sports ethics and philosophy in contemporary terms. It is c...

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Methodology in Sports History

Wray Vamplew, Dave Day

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• Author(s): Wray Vamplew | Dave Day • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: HistoryThe process of converting the 'past' into 'history' involves engagement with a multitude of different sources and methods, and sports histo...

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The Olympic Games: Meeting New Global Challenges

David Hassan, Shakya Mitra

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• Author(s): David Hassan | Shakya Mitra • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralAs the world's greatest sporting event, the Olympic Games has always commanded intrigue, analysis and comment in equal measure. This bo...

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Soccer in Brazil

Martin Curi

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• Author(s): Martin Curi • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Football - GeneralNo other national stereotype in the world is so closely tied with a sport, as Brazil is with football. The five-time world champions have co...

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Soccer in the Middle East

Alon Raab, Issam Khalidi

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• Author(s): Alon Raab | Issam Khalidi • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Sociology Of SportsThis collection explores the multifaceted connections between soccer and society in the Middle East. It examines the social s...

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Delivering Olympic and Elite Sport in a Cross Cultural Context: From Beijing to London

Fan Hong, Lu Zhouxiang

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• Author(s): Fan Hong | Lu Zhouxiang • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Olympics & ParalympicsThis book examines the impact of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympic Games and highlights the latest f...

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Sports, Religion and Disability

Nick J. Watson, Andrew Parker

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• Author(s): Nick J. Watson | Andrew Parker • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralThis ground-breaking book provides a fascinating insight into the relationship between sports (and leisure), religion and disability...

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The 'Olympic and Paralympic' Effect on Public Policy

Daniel Bloyce, Andy Smith

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• Author(s): Daniel Bloyce | Andy Smith • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralSet against the backdrop of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this book examines the impact on public policy from broader po...

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Security and Sport Mega Events: A Complex Relation

Diamantis Mastrogiannakis, Christian Dorville

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• Author(s): Diamantis Mastrogiannakis | Christian Dorville • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralThis edition stresses some critical reflectons regarding security policies before and during Sport Events in our con...

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Modern Sports in Asia

Younghan Cho, Charles Leary

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• Author(s): Younghan Cho | Charles Leary • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: General"Modern sports" were introduced to Asia in the late nineteenth century as an innovation from the West, concurrently with the developme...

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Sport and Nationalism in Asia: Power, Politics and Identity

Fan Hong, Zhouxiang Lu

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• Author(s): Fan Hong | Zhouxiang Lu • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralWritten by a team of international scholars, Sport and Nationalism in Asia - Power, Politics, and Identity is a collection of original rese...

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American National Pastimes - A History

Mark Dyreson, Jaime Schultz

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• Author(s): Mark Dyreson | Jaime Schultz • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralWhen the colonies that became the USA were still dominions of the British Empire they began to imagine their sporting pastimes as fine...

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Genetics and the Psychology of Motor Performance

Sigal Ben-Zaken, Véronique Richard, Gershon Tenenbaum

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• Author(s): Sigal Ben-Zaken | Véronique Richard | Gershon Tenenbaum • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Sports PsychologyDespite the prevalence of behavioral research conducted through genetic studies, there is an abse...

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The Olympic Movement and the Middle East and North Africa Region

Mahfoud Amara

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• Author(s): Mahfoud Amara • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Olympics & ParalympicsThis book offers different insights into the study of the Olympic movement in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.It se...

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Soccer and the American Dream

Ian Lawrence

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• Author(s): Ian Lawrence • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: SoccerThe American Dream is founded upon the ideological belief that 'you can be anything you want to be', regardless of your current class position, and is ...

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Football, Fandom and Consumption

Oliver Brooks

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• Author(s): Oliver Brooks • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: SoccerModern football is an industry and capitalism is its engine. However, this book argues for a more nuanced understanding of contemporary football cultu...

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Youth Sport and Social Capital: Bleachers and Boardrooms

Brown Sean F.

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• Author(s): Brown Sean F. • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Sociology Of SportsThis book examines the youth sport parent experience through the lens of social capital, a cornerstone social science concept of the past...

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Being Disabled, Becoming a Champion

Nicolas Bancel, Julie Cornaton, Anne Marcellini

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• Author(s): Nicolas Bancel | Julie Cornaton | Anne Marcellini • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Disability SportsBeing Disabled, Becoming a Champion is an accessible presentation of current European research on the m...

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The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts: Squaring the Octagon

Jason Holt, Marc Ramsay

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• Author(s): Jason Holt | Marc Ramsay • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Sociology Of SportsMixed martial arts (MMA)--unarmed fighting games permitting techniques derived from a variety of martial arts and combat sport...

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A Half Century of Super Bowls: National and Global Perspectives on America's Grandest Spectacle

Peter Hopsicker, Mark Dyreson

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• Author(s): Peter Hopsicker | Mark Dyreson • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: HistoryIn 2016, the Super Bowl, the climactic spectacle of American professional football, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Super Bowl ...

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Digital Football Cultures: Fandom, Identities and Resistance

Stefan Lawrence, Garry Crawford

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• Author(s): Stefan Lawrence | Garry Crawford • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: SoccerAs the digital revolution continues apace, emergent technologies and means of communication present new challenges and opportunitie...

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Women in Rugby

Joncheray Helene

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• Author(s): Joncheray Helene • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: RugbyThis is the first book to introduce key themes in the study of women's rugby from multi-disciplinary perspectives, including history, sociology, gen...

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Sport in Iceland: How Small Nations Achieve International Success

Vidar Halldorsson

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• Author(s): Vidar Halldorsson • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Basketball - GeneralIceland is a tiny Nordic nation with a population of just 330,000 and no professional sports leagues, and yet its soccer, basketball...

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Sport and Contested Identities: Contemporary Issues and Debates

David Hassan, Ciaran Acton

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• Author(s): David Hassan | Ciaran Acton • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Sociology Of SportsIdentity is one of the most theorised and contested of all sociological concepts and sport is fertile ground for an examina...

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DIY Football: The Cultural Politics of Community Based Football Clubs

Peter Kennedy, David Kennedy

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• Author(s): Peter Kennedy | David Kennedy • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Football - GeneralThe intention of the book is to highlight the development of a type of football organisation that falls outside of the wel...

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Olympic Perspectives

Stephan Wassong, Richard Baka, Janice Forsyth

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• Author(s): Stephan Wassong | Richard Baka | Janice Forsyth • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralHistorical research on the Olympic Movement is highly valuable as it displays processes of continuity and transform...

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Leveraging Mega-Event Legacies

Jonathan Grix

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• Author(s): Jonathan Grix • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Sociology Of SportsThis is a multidisciplinary contribution to the burgeoning literature on and around mega-events in general and sports mega-events in part...

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A Social and Cultural History of Sport in Ireland

David Hassan, Richard McElligott

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• Author(s): David Hassan | Richard McElligott • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: HistorySport has played a central role in modern Ireland's history. Perhaps nowhere else has sport so infused the political, social and ...

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Brazilian Sports History

Mauricio Drumond, Victor Andrade De Melo

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• Author(s): Mauricio Drumond | Victor Andrade De Melo • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GymnasticsSport History is a growing field of study in Brazil. In the past decades, scholars from different areas have taken an ...

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The Racing Game

James David Barber

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• Author(s): James David Barber • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: Horse RacingThis study of a unique social world probes beneath the thrill and spectacle of horse racing into the lives of the "honest boys," the "gyps,...

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Statistics for Sports and Exercise Science: A Practical Approach

John Newell, Tom Aitchison, Stanley Grant

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• Author(s): John Newell | Tom Aitchison | Stanley Grant • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Routledge • BISAC: GeneralStatistics in Sport and Exercise Science assumes no prior knowledge of statistics and uses real-life case studies to in...

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Visual Perception And Action In Sport

Keith Davids, A. Mark Williams, John G. Williams

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• Author(s): Keith Davids | A. Mark Williams | John G. Williams • Publisher: Routledge • Publisher Imprint: Taylor & Francis • BISAC: Sports PsychologyIn the past few decades there has been increasing recognition of the role of perception in ...

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Grand Prix Postcards: 100 Postcards Celebrating Formula 1

Will Buxton

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• Author(s): Will Buxton • Publisher: PRH USA • Publisher Imprint: Clarkson Potter • BISAC: Motor Sports - Automobile RacingA collection of 100 postcards featuring bold and dynamic art from Will Buxton's Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Form...

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Ken Kaser, Dotty B. Oelkers

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• Author(s): Ken Kaser | Dotty B. Oelkers • Publisher: Cengage Learning India • Publisher Imprint: Cengage Learning India • BISAC: GeneralSPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING, 5E expertly introduces industry skills from market planning to promoti...

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Men at Play

Michael Robidoux

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• Author(s): Michael Robidoux • Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press • Publisher Imprint: McGill-Queen's University Press • BISAC: Hockey - GeneralPlayers dedicate their lives to the goal of playing professional hockey and teams demand tota...

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The Sporting World of the Modern South

Patrick B. (EDT) Miller

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• Author(s): Patrick B. (EDT) Miller • Publisher: Univ of Illinois Pr • Publisher Imprint: Univ of Illinois Pr • BISAC: HistoryExamines how sports map the social, political, and cultural landscapes of the modern South. This title explores the sym...

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Cricket and All That

Andrew Cox

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• Author(s): Andrew Cox • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton • Publisher Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton • BISAC: GeneralAn hilarious and irreverent examination of the history of cricket.

The Mountain Men A History Of Early Rockclimbing In North Wales From Its Beginning To 1914

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Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1955

Philip Porter

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• Author(s): Philip Porter • Publisher: Porter Press • Publisher Imprint: Porter Press • BISAC: Motor Sports - GeneralThe Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1955 is packed with intriguing detail, superb illustrations and a plethora of period cuttings from a...

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Buy Sports & Recreation Books Online in India 

Athletic performance, sports-related adventure, fitness lifestyle, and movement opportunities for enjoyment are all covered in the Sports & Recreation Books Collection. No matter what your role is—whether it is being an athlete, fan, coach, or someone interested in history/performance psychology/training strategies—the Sports & Recreation collection provides a variety of sports and recreation books online to inspire and educate.

Sports & Recreation Books Online India brings you the excitement of sport through classic books covering peak performance as well as illustrated and practical books that provide insight into the history and processes involved in sport on and off the field.

Explore a Wide Range of Sports & Recreation Books

Whether you want to improve your game, learn more about athletic culture, or enjoy legendary sporting stories, this sports & recreation collection has something for every reader interested in physical activity, strategy, and athletic excellence.

Performance Mindset, Psychology & Peak Play

Understanding the mental side of sport is just as important as mastering physical skill. These books focus on performance psychology and winning mindsets:

These are must-read titles for anyone wanting to go beyond physical practice and explore the mental power that contributes to peak athletic performance in sport and life.

Sport History, Culture & Icons

For readers who love the stories behind the games and the people who defined them, these books blend history, narration, and legendary moments:

  • The Art of Batting: Decoding the Craft of Cricket’s Greatest Run Scorers by Jarrod Kimber provides a well-researched analysis of batting technique as well as the historical evolution of cricket through the eyes of some of the best players in the game.

  • Official History of the FIFA World Cup, This is an illustrated and comprehensive history of the World Cup, the most popular sporting event in the world. It also covers such historic matches and players.

  • The Tennis Court: A Journey to Discover the World’s Greatest Tennis Courts by Nick Pachelli is a visual representation of historic tennis courts and their associated traditions.

  • Chambers Book Of Cricket Facts by Hachette India is both informative and entertaining. It contains records, trivia, and entertaining facts related to cricket, making it an ideal gift for diehard fans and casual trivia lovers.

These are great examples of books on sports and recreation that go beyond technique to capture the richness of sport culture and history.

Training, Fitness & Practical Guides

For those who wish to increase their physical ability or explore fitness theory, the following are useful.

  • The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Fitness Training by Andy Wadsworth provides a full manual for strength endurance, resistance, and weight training.

  • Karate: For Beginners and Advanced by Richard Murat, Give clear instructions for all of the self-defense skills and the fundamentals of the martial arts for all karate practitioners, whether new or experienced.

  • Golf Tips From The Pros by Tim Baker provides practical, easily understandable golf tips to help you expand your skills and gain a competitive edge on the course.

  • Strength Training for Triathletes: The Complete Program to Build Triathlon Power, Speed, and Muscular Endurance by Patrick Hagerman

These titles are perfect if you want to buy books on sports and recreation that offer actionable advice and training frameworks.

Specialized Interests & Athletic Adventures

Exploratory & Inspirational Sports Novels Tell Stories of People Engaged in Unique Pursuits.

These remarkable books extend the realm of sports reading into exploration, inspiration, and spectacular athletic achievement.

Top Sports & Recreation Books to Own

Here’s a curated list of standout sports books from this collection that are great to buy sports books online in India:

  1. How Champions Think: In Sports and in Life by Bob Rotella

  2. The Inner Game of Tennis (50th Anniversary Edition) by W. Timothy Gallwey

  3. The Art of Batting by Jarrod Kimber

  4. Official History of the FIFA World Cup by FIFA World Football Museum

  5. The Tennis Court by Nick Pachelli

  6. Chambers Book Of Cricket Facts by Hachette India

  7. The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Fitness Training by Andy Wadsworth

  8. Karate: For Beginners and Advanced by Richard Murat

  9. Golf Tips From The Pros by Tim Baker

  10. Strength Training for Triathletes by Patrick Hagerman

  11. Everest Ki Dusri Ore by Ravindra Kumar

  12. Swell by Maria Ferguson

  13. Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1 by Will Buxton

These books cover mental skills, history, practical training, adventure, and sport culture making them some of the most interesting sports & recreation books you can buy online in India.

Why Read Sports & Recreation Books?

Reading sports books online India and sports & recreation books helps you:

  • Investigate the psychology and mindset of the ideal performer.

  • Explore sport-specific training techniques and skills.

  • Understand the historical and cultural background of popular sports.

  • Find inspiration and motivation from sport narratives and inspiring athletes' journeys.

  • Learn the science associated with fitness, endurance, and recovery.

All of these books can enhance your own coaching, academic, or personal collection as well as serve as valuable resources for an athlete or an interested fan.

Who Should Read These Books?

This collection was created for:

  • Athletes and fitness lovers are looking for tips to get better performance.

  • Coaches and trainers looking for training and psychology resources

  • Students interested in studying sports science and physical education.

  • People who love to read about sports history, culture, and famous stories.

  • Anyone wanting to purchase sports books to learn, be inspired, or simply enjoy reading them.

FAQs: Sports & Recreation Books

1. What are sports & recreation books?

These are books centered on sports performance, training, history, fitness, psychology, and recreational activities that help readers learn, improve, and appreciate athletic life.

2. Where can I buy sports books online in India?

You may buy sports-related merchandise at Atlantic Books Sports & Recreation Collection and have items shipped throughout India.

3. Are there books on sports psychology?

Yes, the following books, for example, How Champions Think and Think Like a Warrior, focus on developing mental strategies that will be beneficial for an athlete.

4. Do these books cover fitness training?

Yes, books such as The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Fitness Training and Strength Training for Triathletes provide actionable steps/reference guides to follow.

5. Are there illustrated and reference sport books?

Yes, illustrated stories and reference volumes like Official History of the FIFA World Cup and Chambers Book Of Cricket Facts combine visuals and insights.

Top Publishers Featured in This Collection

This Sports and Recreation Books Series features works published by leading publishers like Simon & Schuster, Random House, Bloomsbury Sport, HarperCollins Publishers, Penguin Books Ltd, and Hachette India, all reputable for their quality sports and recreation material.