Immersion

Marathon swimming, embodiment and identity

Autori

• Karen Throsby

Parametri

• 216 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Libri di testo
• Libri di testo universitari
• Scienze sociali

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Focusing on the embodied experiences and social dynamics involved in becoming a marathon swimmer, this book delves into the ways in which social belonging is both created and regulated within this community. Utilizing rich (auto)ethnographic data, it examines the intricate relationships between individual identity and collective norms, shedding light on the complexities of participation in the sport.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

(Copertina rigida)