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The Pleasure Principle: Sport for the Sake of Pleasure (South Atlantic Quarterly)
The Pleasure Principle Sport for the Sake of Pleasure - South Atlantic Quarterly
Author: David Andrews
From the ancient Olympic games to the savage gladiatorial contests of the Roman Empire, from the thrill of the World Cup to the hype of the Super Bowl, sport represents a singular source of social belonging and communal enjoyment?sometimes as intense as religious faith. The Pleasure Principle addresses the issue of sport as a form of plea...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780822366546
ISBN-10: 0822366541
Pages: 477
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Publisher: Duke University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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