Seeking the Senses in Physical Culture

Sensuous scholarship in action

Andrew C Sparkes editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:25th Jan '17

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The sensory revolution in the social sciences is transforming the ways in which the senses and the sensorium are studied and understood in relation to bodies in action. This is the first book to investigate the impact, and challenges, of this revolution for those interested in physical culture.

Providing vivid examples of sensory scholarship in action from sport, physical activity, leisure and recreation, this book brings together leading figures to discuss how we go about seeking the senses, how we engage in somatic work, and how we create meanings and come to understand ourselves and others as embodied beings in a variety of social settings over time. Featuring original reflections on athletics, running, cycling, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, glow sports, jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts and yoga, this ground breaking collection showcases the latest sensory research in physical culture as well as paving the way both conceptually and methodologically for future work in this area.

Seeking the Senses in Physical Culture: Sensuous scholarship in action is fascinating reading for all those interested in physical cultural and body studies; the sociology, psychology and philosophy of sport; leisure and recreation studies; and physical education.

"Sport and physical activity are thoroughly embodied phenomena. From sweaty carnal exertion to intricate intersensorial skills, the fleshy sporting body is the foundation of perception ... This book is a significant step in the development of critical sensuous scholarship in physical cultures" - Ben Powis, The Senses and Society.

ISBN: 9781138100589

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

216 pages