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FOOTBALL AND PHILOSOPHY
GOING DEEP |
| By: |
Michael W. Austin (Editor), Joe Posnanski (Foreword) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£57.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0813124956 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780813124957 |
| Publisher: |
THE UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KENTUCKY |
| Pub. date: |
11 July, 2008 |
| Series: |
The Philosophy of Popular Culture |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Description: |
From a review of the flaws of the "Bowl Championship Series", to a study of the violence inherent in the game, to an examination of Vince Lombardi's views on winning, this collection includes essays that tackle the moral and philosophical principles behind gridiron competition. |
| Synopsis: |
"Football and Philosophy: Going Deep" investigates many of the issues surrounding the nation's biggest sport. From a review of the flaws of the "Bowl Championship Series", to a study of the violence inherent in the game, to an examination of Vince Lombardi's views on winning, the essays in this collection tackle the moral and philosophical principles behind gridiron competition. The result is an insightful, humorous, and original book that will engage all fans of the game. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
The University Press of Kentucky |
| Returns: |
Returnable |