Description: Fitness, Technology and Society by Brad Millington Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The fitness industry is experiencing a boom characterized by the proliferation of technology. While this may benefit health, it raises questions about the nature of our relationship with technology. This is the first book to examine these questions through a critical scholarly lens. Publisher Description The fitness industry is experiencing a new boom characterized by the proliferation of interactive and customizable technology, from exercise-themed video games to smartphone apps to wearable fitness trackers. This new technology presents the possibility of boundless self-tracking, generating highly personalized data for self-assessment and for sharing among friends. While this may be beneficial – for example, in encouraging physical activity – the new fitness boom also raises important questions about the very nature of our relationship with technology. This is the first book to examine these questions through a critical scholarly lens. Addressing key themes such as consumer experience, gamification, and surveillance, Fitness, Technology and Society argues that fitness technologies – by datafying the body and daily experience – are turning fitness into a constant pursuit. The book explores the origins of contemporary fitness technologies, considers their implications for consumers, producers, and for society in general, and reflects on what they suggest about the future of fitness experience.Casting new light on theories of technology and the body, this is fascinating reading for all those interested in physical cultural studies, technology, and the sociology of sport. Author Biography Brad Millington is a Lecturer in the Department for Health at the University of Bath, UK. Previously, he completed a PhD in Kinesiology at The University of British Columbia and held a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Toronto. His research is broadly focused on physical culture and the meanings, practices, and technologies associated with the active body. In 2016, he was the recipient of the Sociology of Sport Journal Early Career Researcher Award Details ISBN 0367406233 ISBN-13 9780367406233 Title Fitness, Technology and Society Author Brad Millington Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 156 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:132884019; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780367406233
Book Title: Fitness, Technology and Society
Number of Pages: 156 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Fitness, Technology and Society : Amusing Ourselves to Life
Publisher: Routledge
Subject: Exercise, Social Aspects, General, Sociology of Sports
Publication Year: 2020
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 10.1 Oz
Subject Area: Technology & Engineering, Sports & Recreation, Health & Fitness
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Brad Millington
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
