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Roy J. Shephard - An Illustrated History of Health and Fitness, from Pre-History to our Post-Modern World - 9783319116709 - V9783319116709
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An Illustrated History of Health and Fitness, from Pre-History to our Post-Modern World

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Description for An Illustrated History of Health and Fitness, from Pre-History to our Post-Modern World Hardback. Series: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 1099 pages, 170 black & white illustrations, 252 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MBX; MMS; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1783.

This book examines the health/fitness interaction in an historical context. Beginning in primitive hunter-gatherer communities, where survival required adequate physical activity, it goes on to consider changes in health and physical activity at subsequent stages in the evolution of “civilization.” It focuses on the health impacts of a growing understanding of medicine and physiology, and the emergence of a middle-class with the time and money to choose between active and passive leisure pursuits. The book reflects on urbanization and industrialization in relation to the need for public health measures, and the ever-diminishing physical demands of the work-place. It then evaluates ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
1099
Condition
New
Series
Studies in History and Philosophy of Science
Number of Pages
1077
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319116709
SKU
V9783319116709
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Ref
99-15

About Roy J. Shephard
Dr. R.J. Shephard, C.M., is Professor Emeritus of Applied Physiology in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Toronto, and a consultant in Exercise Sciences. He was Director of the School of Physical and Health Education (now the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education) at the University of Toronto for twelve years (1979-1991), and also served ... Read more

Reviews for An Illustrated History of Health and Fitness, from Pre-History to our Post-Modern World
“This large volume is a compendium of short, well-cited facts about health and fitness and lifestyles, supplemented with figures. … This book gives readers a very good understanding of the evolution of health and fitness in various regions of the world, along with cultural and religious aspects. It will primarily be useful to advanced students or researchers. Summing Up: Recommended. ... Read more

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