The playing fields of Eton : equality and excellence in modern meritocracy /

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A very insightful and clearly written philosophical inquiry into the nature of sport. --Marion Smiley, Brandeis University Can equality and excellence coexist? If we assert that no person stands above the rest, can we encourage and acknowledge athletic, artistic, and intellectual achievements? Perha...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: LaVaque-Manty, Mika
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, ©2009.
Temas:
Equality.
Merit (Ethics) > Social aspects.
Elite (Social sciences)
Élite (Sciences sociales)
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Social Classes.
HISTORY > Europe > General.
Equality
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Kids and Körperkultur : on the difficulties of fostering civic independence
  • Dueling for equality : the master's tools will take down the master's house
  • Mens sana, the playing fields of Eton, and other clichés
  • Physical culture for the masses
  • Being a woman and other disabilities
  • The political theory of doping.

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