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- PublisherSouthern Illinois University Press
- Publication date1969
- ISBN 10 0809344394
- ISBN 13 9780809344390
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages274
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: Good. First Ediiton. In a wide-ranging study of unusual interest, Paul Weiss, Sterling Professor of Philosophy at Yale University, applies the principles and methods of philosophy to athletics. Every culture, he notes, has games of some kind; few activities seem to interest both children and young men as much as sports do; and few attract so many spectators, rich and poor. Yet none of the great philosophers, claiming to take all knowledge and being as their province, have made more than a passing reference to sport, in part, Professor Weiss suggests, because they thought that what pleased the vulgar was not worth sustained study by the leisured. This seminal book breaks new ground and explores new psychological and sociological forms of human behavior exhibited in games; the physiology of athletics, and the efforts of training and conditioning; and the motivation of athletics-the rhythm and aims of contests and games, and the meaning of team play. More importantly, however, Professor Weisss unique contributions lie in his discussions of the distinct contributions that sport makes to civilization. Professor Weiss discusses at length such topics as the Olympic Games and men and women as amateur and professional athletes-and their sacrifices, defeats, and humiliations. And he delineates the stages the athlete must go through in his progress toward self-completion. Seller Inventory # SONG0809344394
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition (Unstated). Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Pen notes on a few pages on the first chapters. Covers in VG condition with light wear to spine edge.; 274 pages. Seller Inventory # HVD-35417-A-0
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Generally clean. ix, 274 p., 23 cm. Seller Inventory # 2006160033
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