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
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
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
Booth, retired from teaching environmental and natural resource economics at Marquette University, addresses questions related to economic growth as the cause of environmental decline, drawing on idea
