This book offers an in-depth sociological examination of the global phenomenon of action sports. It argues that trends in contemporary action sport cultures raise important questions about th
In this reference for general readers in middle school and up, Thorpe (U. of Waikato, New Zealand) draws on six years of research on snowboarding culture in Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Switzer
This book provides the first in-depth analysis of the global phenomenon of snowboarding culture. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, it offers key insights into the sport, lifestyle, industry, med
This edited collection critically explores new and emerging models of female athleticism in an era characterised as postfeminist. It approaches postfeminism through a critical lens to investigate new
