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Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results for “john mcclelland”
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  • Defining Sport

    Conceptions and Borderlines

    by Shawn E. Klein, Francisco Javier López Frías, Kevin Schieman, John McClelland, Keith Strudler, Pam R. Sailors, Sarah Teetzel, Charlene Weaving, Chrysostomos Giannoulakis, Lindsay Pursglove0, Brian Glenney1, Teresa González Aja2, Joan Grassbaugh Forry3, Brody J. Ruihley4, Coral Rae5, Joey Gawrysiak6, Andrew Billings7, Dr. Chad Carlson8, Heather L. Reid9 ...
    Series series Studies in Philosophy of Sport
    Defining Sport: Conceptions and Borderlines is not about the variations of usage of the term “sport.” It is about the concept, the range of activities in the world that we unite into one idea—sport. It is through the project of defining sport that we can come to understand these activities better, how they are similar or different, and how they relate to other human endeavors.This definitional ... Read more

    $47.79 USD

  • Body and Mind

    Sport in Europe from the Roman Empire to the Renaissance

    by John McClelland ...
    Series series Sport in the Global Society
    This is the first book to address the gap in the literature linking the physical culture of the ancient world with the beginnings of modern sport, this original book traces the history of the evolution of a variety of sport, games and physical education from 450-1650AD across Western Europe.Drawing on primary sources, this book takes a thematic approach, looking at the changing nature of ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

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  • Grey Cup Century

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  • WE'RE MAN UNITED, We do what we want!

    From The Terraces

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  • From Budd to Bolt

    50 Stunning Olympic Moments

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    Sporting greatness is defined by more than just a haul of gold medals or championship titles. They help of course, especially if, like Usain Bolt, an athlete redefines what is possible in terms of world records or, in the case of Mark Spitz or Steve Redgrave, demonstrates a sheer dominance of their sport.But greatness is is everything else besides, the mixture of emotion, endurance, excellence and ... Read more

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  • Marcel Pronovost

    A Life in Hockey

    by Marcel Pronovost, Bob Duff ...
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  • Mad Dog

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    West's Lakers, Steph's Warriors, and the California Dreamers Who Reinvented Basketball

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  • Ninja Tools and Weapons

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    Bob Huggins: Pressed for Success is an inspiring book on the events leading up to becoming a national college basketball coach for the University of Cincinnati. In this book he sets the record straight on many debates and controversies that his followers have wondered about for years.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for ... Read more

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