Winter Games · Warm Traditions.

Selected Papers from the 2nd International ISHPES Seminar, Lillehammer, Norway.
Edited by Matti Goksoyr, Gerd von der Lippe and Kristen Mo.
1996. 328 S. 25,00 Euro. 17 x 24 cm. 3-88345-737-X.
(ISHPES · Publications of the International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport Bd. 3)

For ages humans have been gliding over snow and sliding on ice. These are traditions kept alive in many parts of the world, making them important parts of national and regional cultures and identities. This book contains a selection of 28 articles based on papers from the 2. Intl. ISHPES Seminar on "winter sports history" at Lillehammer. The authors representing 15 nations from Europe, America and Asia make this a truly international edition of different perspective on the history of winter sports and games. The book covers topics ranging from national and cultural identities, gender and winter sports, winter olympic history, skiing myths and many others.

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