{"product_id":"the-nordic-model-and-physical-culture-paperback","title":"The Nordic Model and Physical Culture - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMikkel Tin\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eFrode Telseth\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJan Ove Tangen\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book examines the relationships between the Nordic social democratic welfare system ('The Nordic Model') and physical culture, across the domains of sport, education, and public space. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresenting important new empirical research, it helps us to understand how the paradoxical blend of social democracy and liberalism in the Nordic countries influences physical culture, which in turn contributes to a quality of life that ranks highest in the world. Drawing on perspectives from sociology, cultural studies, history, education, political science, outdoor studies, and urban studies, the book explores topics such as dance education for sport students, doping in cross-country skiing, outdoor education, the active body, and the ideology of public parks. It includes research material from across the region, including Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, and Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is fascinating reading for anyone with an interest in physical culture, sport studies, leisure studies, or outdoor studies, as well as sociologists or political scientists with an interest in Nordic politics, culture, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikkel B. Tin\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Philosophy of Culture in the Department of Culture, Religion and Social Studies at the University of South-Eastern Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrode Telseth is Lecturer in the Department of Sports, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies at the University of South-Eastern Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJan Ove Tangen is Professor of Sport Sociology in the Department of Sports, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies at the University of South-Eastern Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Giulianotti is Professor of Sociology in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, UK. He is also Professor II in the Department of Sports, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies at the University of South-Eastern Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 268\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52512090751283,"sku":"9781032176253","price":104.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/TXlMd1QrcWthQjRQY0xKSUNFQWFJdz09.webp?v=1760338707","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-nordic-model-and-physical-culture-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}