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Sport and Technology: An Actor-Network Theory Perspective

Hardback

Main Details

Title Sport and Technology: An Actor-Network Theory Perspective
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Roslyn Kerr
SeriesGlobalizing Sport Studies
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreSports and outdoor recreation
ISBN/Barcode 9781784995157
ClassificationsDewey:796.0284
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Illustrations, black & white|Tables

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 21 June 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

How do new technologies come to be used in sport? This book moves beyond the idea of functionality to explore the many other important factors that athletes and sporting bodies consider throughout the process of adoption. Few would question the difficulty of producing an elite athletic performance. The high level of training, combined with in

Author Biography

Roslyn Kerr is Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Sport at Lincoln University -- .

Reviews

'A worthwhile read.' Annals of Leisure Research, Jordan Dawson, School of Sport and Exercise Health Science, Loughborough University, UK -- .