Description
Delve into the heart of sports and its hidden dangers with *A Delicate Game*, a profound exploration of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). This compelling narrative unearths the heartbreaking stories of athletes affected by dementia and the irreversible consequences of repeated head trauma. Experience the harrowing journey of a teenage rugby player whose passion for the game leads to a tragic end, and discover the startling revelations by scientists who have faced discredit for daring to challenge the status quo in sports.
Written with poignancy and clarity, *A Delicate Game* captures the intensity of competition and the sacrifice of athletes who push their bodies to the limit, often at the cost of their health. Through gripping accounts and extensive research, this book prompts critical reflections on masculinity, toughness, and the price of glory in sports. It is not just an exposé on brain injuries in sport but a call to action for better understanding and prevention measures.
Whether you are a sports enthusiast, a parent of young athletes, or simply someone interested in the intersection of health and sports culture, *A Delicate Game* will change your perspective on athleticism and safety forever. Published in 2023 by Hodder & Stoughton, this brand new B-format paperback edition includes an ISBN of 9781529348088, ensuring it stands out in bookstores and on your shelf.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529348088
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Description:
A footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should.
A teenage rugby player plays on through multiple blows - and never wakes up from the last one.
A scientist reveals endemic brain disease in NFL players and is discredited.
From the gladiator arenas of history to the rugby pitches of today, athletes have always forfeited their bodies for sport, with grievous bodily contact consistently celebrated as the ultimate performance of toughness and masculinity. But at what cost? This is the story of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head, and whose impact in the sporting world is only now coming to light.
A Delicate Game is a searing investigation that explores the truth about brain injury in sport and beyond it, from the social dynamics that send young men into violent and dangerous pursuits, to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with the consequences - and it will change the way you think about sport forever.
'Beautifully written, deeply moving and absolutely mind-blowing' Julia Ebner
'A clarion call of great conviction and urgency' Irish Examiner
Written with poignancy and clarity, *A Delicate Game* captures the intensity of competition and the sacrifice of athletes who push their bodies to the limit, often at the cost of their health. Through gripping accounts and extensive research, this book prompts critical reflections on masculinity, toughness, and the price of glory in sports. It is not just an exposé on brain injuries in sport but a call to action for better understanding and prevention measures.
Whether you are a sports enthusiast, a parent of young athletes, or simply someone interested in the intersection of health and sports culture, *A Delicate Game* will change your perspective on athleticism and safety forever. Published in 2023 by Hodder & Stoughton, this brand new B-format paperback edition includes an ISBN of 9781529348088, ensuring it stands out in bookstores and on your shelf.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529348088
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Description:
A footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should.
A teenage rugby player plays on through multiple blows - and never wakes up from the last one.
A scientist reveals endemic brain disease in NFL players and is discredited.
From the gladiator arenas of history to the rugby pitches of today, athletes have always forfeited their bodies for sport, with grievous bodily contact consistently celebrated as the ultimate performance of toughness and masculinity. But at what cost? This is the story of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head, and whose impact in the sporting world is only now coming to light.
A Delicate Game is a searing investigation that explores the truth about brain injury in sport and beyond it, from the social dynamics that send young men into violent and dangerous pursuits, to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with the consequences - and it will change the way you think about sport forever.
'Beautifully written, deeply moving and absolutely mind-blowing' Julia Ebner
'A clarion call of great conviction and urgency' Irish Examiner