Sport and technology an actor-network theory perspective /: an actor-network theory perspective. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Roslyn Kerr.
• Authors: Kerr, Roslyn
• Contents: Series editor's preface -- Introduction -- 1. What is technology? -- 2. Enhancement: which technologies are improved, and how? -- 3. The integration of 'foreign' technologies into sporting practice -- 4. The actor-network of doping -- 5. The integration of science and medicine into sports training -- 6. Technologies for judging, umpiring and refereeing -- 7. Translating performances: the production of sports media broadcasts -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.
• Publisher Details: Manchester, England : Manchester University Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (192 pages)
• Subjects: 796.0284; Sports -- Technological innovations; Sports -- Philosophy; Sports -- Philosophy; Sports -- Technological innovations; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781784995201; 1784995207
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on e-publication, viewed on March 14, 2018.
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