Disciplining Bodies in the Gymnasium

Disciplining Bodies in the Gymnasium
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 0714684090
ISBN-13 : 9780714684093
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Download or read book Disciplining Bodies in the Gymnasium written by Patricia Anne Vertinsky and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prize-winning War Memorial Gymnasium at the University of British Columbia is discussed here, examining what the building's design, construction and shifting functions reveal about the university's values during the post-war years.


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