Four-Minute Mile - Historical and Cultural Interpretations of a Sporting Barrier

Résumé

An exploration of Roger Bannister’s legendary record-breaking run in 1954, asking why he, among all his peers was the one to break the four-minute mile and what this achievement symbolized for 1950's Britain.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: John (Keele University Bale, John Howe Bale
• Collaboration: John Bale (Editeur), David Howe (Editeur)
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 11.08.2015
• EAN: 9780415759489
• ISBN: 978-0-415-75948-9
• Pages: 168
• Catégories: Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sociologie > Général, dictionnaires; HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SPORTS & RECREATION / Track & Field, Social and cultural history, Track & Field Sports, Athletics, Track and field sports, athletics