Million Dollar Muscle: A Historical and Sociological Perspective of the Fitness Industry - Softcover

Adrian Tan (author) & Doug Brignole (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 160927850X ISBN 13: 9781609278502

Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

[ Million Dollar Muscle: A Historical and Sociological Perspective of the Fitness Industry Tan, Adrian James ( Author ) ] { Paperback } 2012

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About the Author

Dr. Adrian James Tan, a Singapore-born American, is currently a faculty member at Southern Methodist University in the Sociology Department. He teaches courses in Introduction to Sociology, Marriage and Family, Sociological Theory, and Person vs. Society. Adrian obtained a bachelor's degree majoring in English and philosophy, and master's degrees in sociology and international affairs at Ohio University. Specializing in social psychology and ethnic identity, Adrian earned a Ph.D. in sociology at the University of North Texas, submitting his dissertation on the ethnic identity of Mexican-American children. Doug Brignole is a 37-year veteran of the fitness industry and a former Mr. California, Mr. America, and Mr. Universe winner. His competitive career spanned from the age of 16 until the age of 51. Doug is also a former gym owner, lecturer, author, fitness TV show host, and personal trainer. He writes for Iron Man Magazine, appears on MuscleXL (an iPad app) where he gives video tips on biomechanics, and is currently working on a biomechanics book that explains the physics of exercise and how one can assess which exercises are productive and which ones pose a risk of injury. He has been certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 160927850X
• ISBN 13: 9781609278502
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 236