Giornalista sportivo con un acuto interesse per l'intersezione tra psicologia ed economia, L. Jon Wertheim approfondisce le forze che plasmano le imprese atletiche. Il suo lavoro illumina le dinamiche psicologiche ed economiche, spesso invisibili, che agiscono nel mondo dello sport. Attraverso i suoi bestseller, offre ai lettori spunti avvincenti che vanno oltre i semplici punteggi.
In "Strokes of Genius," the author explores the 2008 Wimbledon men's final, where Rafael Nadal triumphed over Roger Federer in a historic match. This book delves into the intricacies of tennis, highlighting the sport's artistry, strategy, and the intense rivalry, drawing parallels to legendary sports matchups.
The Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days That Changed Sports and Culture Forever
A rollicking guided tour of one extraordinary summer, when some of the most pivotal and freakishly coincidental stories all collided and changed the way we think about modern sports
Discusses the decision making process and how it is influenced by the environment.
Analyzes hidden influences and subtle biases that shape sports plays, covering such topics as performance pressures, the "home field advantage," and the overpayment of athletic talent.