Part of a series on the history and techniques of extreme sports, this guide explores the intricacies of surfing. The work examines the origins of the sport, the science behind waves and surfboards, p
2006 North American Society for Sports History Book of the YearThe literature on sport history is now well established, taking in a wide range of themes and covering every activity from aerobics to zo
Australians are surrounded by beaches. But this enclosure is more than a geographical fact for the inhabitants of an island continent; the beach is an integral part of the cultural envelope. This work
In this book Douglas Booth takes a fresh look at the role of sport in fostering a new national identity in South Africa.Sport remains an integral element of post-apartheid politics. State president Ne
