Emerging Sports as Social Movements
Emerging Sports as Social Movements

Author: Joshua Woods

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-07-28

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 3030764575

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This volume examines the rise of an emerging sport as a grassroots effort (or “new social movement”), arguing that the growth of non-normative sports movements occurs through two social processes: one driven primarily by product development, commercialization, and consumption, and another that relies upon public resources and grassroots efforts. Through the lens of disc golf, informed by the author’s experience both playing and researching the sport, Joshua Woods here explores how non-normative sports development depends on the consistency of insider culture and ideology, as well as on how the movement navigates a broad field of market competition, government regulation, community characteristics, public opinion, traditional media, social media and technological change. Throughout, the author probes why some sports grow faster than others, examining cultural tendencies toward sport, individual choices to participate, and the various institutional forces at play.

Barron's GRE with CD-ROM
Barron's GRE with CD-ROM

Author: Sharon Weiner Green

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764195945

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The 18th edition of Barron’s GRE test preparation manual offers prospective graduate students intensive preparation for the Graduate Record Exam, as it is currently administered. Although question types on the GRE are scheduled to change substantially beginning August 1, 2011, students who opt to take the test before August 1, will find the help they’re looking for in this edition. They will want to use Barron’s GRE with CD-ROM, 18th edition, as their test prep tool. Opening chapters of the 18th edition provide a perspective on the current exam with a GRE overview, advice on effective test-taking tactics, and a diagnostic test to help students pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses. Subsequent chapters review all GRE test areas and include practice exercises for the following topics: antonym, analogy, and sentence-completion questions, reading comprehension, vocabulary, analytical writing, discrete quantitative questions, quantitative comparison questions, data interpretation questions, and math. The math review includes questions in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. The manual’s concluding section presents five full-length model exams that reflect recent GREs in length, question types, and degree of difficulty. All questions are answered and explained. The book comes with an enclosed CD-ROM that presents two brand-new computer-adaptive model GREs. The computer-adaptive tests (or CATs) simulate actual test-taking conditions, and provide automatic scoring, as well as answers and explanations for all questions. For students who plan to take the GRE after July 31, 2011, the new 19th edition of Barron’s GRE with CD-ROM (978-1-4380-7078-0) will be available in bookstores everywhere in June 2011.

Politics in India
Politics in India

Author: Rajni Kothari

Publisher: Orient Blackswan

Published: 1970

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 9788125000723

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Acclaimed to be by far the most sophisticated general study on Indian politics. Politics in India unfolds, here with insight and acumen and the vastness and confusion of the Indian political scene is elaborately discussed. This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the Indian political system examined from different vantage points and drawing together the contribution of various disciplines into a common framework.

Different Strokes
Different Strokes

Author: Naomi Tydeman

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Published: 2008-03-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600580536

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By examining the way that two different artists interpret the same subject, aspiring watercolor artists can learn how different approaches affect the final outcome of a painting and how to identify the methods that will enable them to realize their own vision! Double demonstrations of 12 popular painting subjects -- including flowers, landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and more -- are shown side-by-side so that artists can compare and contrast the two painting styles. This full-color book also offers essential information regarding basic painting techniques and theory, including information on watercolor materials, washes, drybrush, light and shadow, brushstrokes, and texture.

Barron's GRE
Barron's GRE

Author: Sharon Weiner Green

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781438005683

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This newly revised and updated manual presents a test overview of the GRE, test-taking advice, and a timetable for a typical computer-based test. Added features include— A diagnostic test with an answer key and answer explanations A verbal reasoning review with practice questions in sentence completion and reading comprehension An analytical writing review with scoring guidelines and practice exercises A quantitative reasoning review that includes general math strategies, discrete quantitative questions, quantitative comparison questions, and data interpretation questions Two full-length model GRE tests with answer keys and answer explanations The manual can be purchased alone, or with an optional CD-ROM that includes two additional full-length computer-based GREs with all questions answered and explained and automatic scoring BONUS: FREE ONLINE GRE COURSE With purchase of either version of Barron’s comprehensive GRE manual, test takers also get FREE access to Barron’s Online GRE Course. When they go online with Barron’s, they get: A diagnostic test to establish their skill profile A personalized GRE study plan to help focus time and energy Expert video lessons with solutions to help them master difficult concepts Additional practice quizzes and extra questions to help optimize their score A comprehensive GRE skill report to monitor progress GRE score projection A FREE iPad app for easy studying on the go This customized online course adapts to each individual's specific needs. Getting a great score has never been more personal or more convenient!