Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone

Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9781444341362
ISBN-13 : 1444341367
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Book Synopsis Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone by : Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza

Download or read book Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone written by Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering interesting and varied philosophical terrain, Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone explores in a fun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, and existential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled by human energy. Incorporates or reflects the views of high-profile and notable past-professional cyclists and insiders such as Lennard Zinn, Scott Tinley, and Lance Armstrong Features contributions from the areas of cultural studies, kinesiology, literature, and political science as well as from philosophers Includes enlightening essays on the varieties of the cycling experience, ranging from the ethical issues of success, women and cycling, environmental issues of commuting and the transformative potential of cycling for personal growth Shows how bicycling and philosophy create the perfect tandem Includes a foreword by Lennard Zinn, author and owner of Zinn Cycles Inc.


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