Fitness, Technology and Society - Amusing Ourselves to Life

Summary

The fitness industry is experiencing a boom characterized by the proliferation of technology, from video games to wearable fitness trackers. While this may benefit health, it also raises questions about the nature of our relationship with technology. This is the first book to examine these questions through a critical scholarly lens.

Product details

• Authors: Brad Millington, Brad (University of Bath Millington, Millington Brad
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.10.2017
• EAN: 9781138948037
• ISBN: 978-1-138-94803-7
• No. of pages: 156
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Sociology, SPORTS & RECREATION / General, Sociology: sport & leisure, Sociology: sport and leisure, Exercise and workouts, HEALTH & FITNESS / Exercise / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects