Description
Book SynopsisTells the story of how skiing moved from Europe's Scandinavian periphery to the mountains of central Europe, where it came to define the modern Alps and set the standard for skiing across the world. This book aims to explore intersections between work, tourism, leisure, development, environmental destruction, urbanism, and more.
Trade Review"[An] intellectual study." -- S. A. Riess CHOICE "A great case study ... Skiing into Modernity is a great read." -- Gulnur Tumbat Consumption Markets and Culture "Denning skillfully combines sport, cultural, and environmental histories... Skiing into Modernity is an excellent book." Canadian Journal of History
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction PART ONE. TAKING ROOT 1 An Uphill Climb 2 A Civilizing Force 3 A Family Feud PART TWO. MODERN MOBILITIES 4 Joy in Movement 5 Ecstasy in Speed 6 Modernity in Sport PART THREE. LANDSCAPES OF LEISURE 7 Consuming Alpine Skiing 8 The Pursuit of White Gold Epilogue Bibliography Index
