In Praise of Athletic Beauty
Author | : Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 067402172X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780674021723 |
Rating | : 4/5 (2X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis In Praise of Athletic Beauty by : Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht
Download or read book In Praise of Athletic Beauty written by Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks beyond the usual explanations of why sports fascinates, and also strives for a language that can frame the pleasure we take in watching athletic events. Gumbrecht argues that the fascination with watching sports is probably the most popular and potent contemporary form of aesthetic experience.