The book explores the moral complexities of sport, addressing the challenges of differing perspectives on its purpose and significance. It delves into how individuals can navigate these disagreements to find common ground and make ethical decisions in the realm of athletics. By examining various viewpoints, the author aims to provide insights into fostering understanding and cooperation among diverse stakeholders in the sports community.
The degradation of modern sport--its commercialization, trivialization, widespread cheating, cult of athletic stars and celebrities, and manipulation by the media--has led to calls for its transformation. William J. Morgan constructs a critical theory of sport that shores up the weak arguments of past attempts and points a way forward to making sport more humane, compelling, and substantive. Drawing on the work of social theorists, Morgan challenges scholars and fans alike to explore new spaces in sport culture and imagine the rich cultural and political possibilities to be found in the pastimes we follow with such passion.
William Morgan's account offers a gripping look into his experiences with the O.S.S. during World War II, where he initially evaluated candidates for espionage roles. His journey takes a thrilling turn as he parachutes into occupied France, collaborating with the Maquis to disrupt German operations before the Allied invasion. The narrative is enriched with vivid descriptions of training exercises that assess creativity and problem-solving skills, alongside eight pages of photographs that enhance the historical context.
Focusing on the critical role of spectrum management in national defense, the book analyzes current practices within the Department of Defense and highlights the necessity for collaboration with other government agencies. It emphasizes the urgency of adhering to established processes, especially during wartime. Through a review of relevant publications and government audits, the research identifies the current state of spectrum management and offers recommendations aimed at enhancing transparency and overall effectiveness in this vital area.
Mississippian Age crinoids from Crawfordsville, Indiana, are known worldwide for their completeness, abundance, comparatively large size, and extraordinary aesthetic appeal. With over 100 detailed photos and drawings and incisive text, this book describes the locality, focusing on its exceptional value from both scientific and lay perspectives. The geologic region is explored, along with the factors believed to have led to the unusual preservation of these crinoids. Detailed descriptions of the morphology, geological history, and classification of stemmed Paleozoic age crinoids follows. Diagrams and photos of real specimens aid in understanding crinoid terminology and identifying and classifying these crinoids to the genus and species level. This book is written for both the new and advanced collector. It is also valuable to the new student of invertebrate paleontology. It provides updated insight into the morphology, classification, and identification of crinoid fossils collected at the Crawfordsville localities.
Texas is known worldwide as a rich resource for the intricate Cretaceous-age echinoids widely sought by professional and amateur paleontologists. With much of the scientific literature on Texas Cretaceous echinoids decades old, here is an updated and detailed guide for identifying this rich fossil fauna. After a brief description of the climatic events that led to the formation of these marine deposits, readers are introduced to the terminology needed to understand the morphology and biology of echinoids. More than 350 high-quality color photographs and detailed descriptions provide a visual guide to identifying, usually to the species level, most of the Cretaceous echinoids found in Texas. The information will be of interest to nature lovers, new and advanced collectors, and students of invertebrate paleontology looking for in-depth, updated insights into the morphology, classification, and identification of these striking fossils.
