The Culture and Sport of Skiing

E.John B. Allen

University of Massachusetts Press, 2007

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Offering the history of skiing from its earliest origins to the outbreak of World War II, this book places emphasis on the impact of culture on the development of skiing, from the influence of Norwegian nationalism to the role of the military in countries as far removed as Austria, India, and Japan.

ISBN-13
9781558496019
ISBN-10
1558496017
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Year
2007
Publication date
2007-08-01
Pages
384
Dimensions
156x235x24
Weight
628