Hoberman argues that the example of Ben Johnson was the logical outcome of a sporting ethos which seeks ever greater speed and strength - the creation of a man-machine - and the financial corruption of the Olympic ethos. Normal human limits are being exceeded but at a great physical and perhaps moral cost as sport becomes increasingly de-humanized.
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Hoberman argues that the example of Ben Johnson was the logical outcome of a sporting ethos which seeks ever greater speed and strength - the creation of a man-machine - and the financial corruption of the Olympic ethos. Normal human limits are being exceeded but at a great physical and perhaps moral cost as sport becomes increasingly de-humanized.
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Librería: Priceless Books, Urbana, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Hb. Condición: VG. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG-. 1st. 374pp. Index. Light wear, DJ: wear and rubbing. Nº de ref. del artículo: 221257
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0029147654I3N00
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9026070-75
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Librería: Bob's Book Journey, Austin, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Printing. Hardcover, xi, 374 pp., unclipped illustrated jacket. A book in excellent condintion; nice jacket with faint crease on front flap. Despite a long series of sensational scandals implicating Olympic athletes in the use of illicit drugs and hazardous training techniques, competitors continue to employ them virtually without regard for the risks to their health and career. Nº de ref. del artículo: 023111
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Librería: Austin Book Shop LLC, Richmond Hill, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hard Cover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. 374pp "The science of performance and the dehumanization of sport." One corner bumped; marginal notes, highlighting and underlining throughout. Nº de ref. del artículo: 30091
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Librería: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Reino Unido
Condición: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780029147658. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9426891
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Librería: Aragon Books Canada, OTTAWA, ON, Canada
Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: RCBH--0328
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