Immortality in Sports

Sports have a significant social impact, with economic, political, and personal implications nationally and internationally. Leonard's book explores the sociology of sport through the idea of the post-self, examining how individuals regard themselves and want to be remembered by the public, with examples and quotations from star athletes, coaches, and the media.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 147 pages
Publication date: 16 January 2023
Publisher: Routledge

Sports have assumed an immense significance in the world we inhabit, encompassing a wide range of social, economic, political, and personal dimensions both nationally and internationally. While their immediate impact may be readily apparent, it is equally important to recognize the sociological nature of sports. Sport provides one of the most visible public platforms for exploring the profound influence of immortality on individual behavior, group dynamics, and interactions with audiences and the media. In this book, Leonard delves into these aspects of the sporting world by examining the concept of the "post-self." He explores how individuals perceive themselves and strive to be remembered by the public, drawing upon vivid examples and quotations from renowned athletes, coaches, and media figures. Spanning from the depths of the individual psyche to the vast realm of sports, this book offers poignant insights into the world of sports and its profound impact on individuals and society as a whole.

Sports have assumed an immense significance in the world we inhabit, encompassing a wide range of social, economic, political, and personal dimensions both nationally and internationally. While their immediate impact may be readily apparent, it is equally important to recognize the sociological nature of sports. Sport provides one of the most visible public platforms for exploring the profound influence of immortality on individual behavior, group dynamics, and interactions with audiences and the media. In this book, Leonard delves into these aspects of the sporting world by examining the concept of the "post-self." He explores how individuals perceive themselves and strive to be remembered by the public, drawing upon vivid examples and quotations from renowned athletes, coaches, and media figures. Spanning from the depths of the individual psyche to the vast realm of sports, this book offers poignant insights into the world of sports and its profound impact on individuals and society as a whole.

Sports have assumed an immense significance in the world we inhabit, encompassing a wide range of social, economic, political, and personal dimensions both nationally and internationally. While their immediate impact may be readily apparent, it is equally important to recognize the sociological nature of sports. Sport provides one of the most visible public platforms for exploring the profound influence of immortality on individual behavior, group dynamics, and interactions with audiences and the media. In this book, Leonard delves into these aspects of the sporting world by examining the concept of the "post-self." He explores how individuals perceive themselves and strive to be remembered by the public, drawing upon vivid examples and quotations from renowned athletes, coaches, and media figures. Spanning from the depths of the individual psyche to the vast realm of sports, this book offers poignant insights into the world of sports and its profound impact on individuals and society as a whole.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781594519611