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Editore: University of Michigan Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0472116851ISBN 13: 9780472116850
Da: Outer Print, Richmond, VA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine hardcover in a Near Fine dust jacket. Overall a bright and attractive copy with no markings or signs of major wear. 233 pp.
Editore: University of Michigan Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0472116851ISBN 13: 9780472116850
Da: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, Regno Unito
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. WITH 248 PAGES , HARDCOVER , DUST JACKET , AS NEW , SPLENDID CONDITION , EXCELLENT VALUE.
Editore: University of Chicago press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0472116851ISBN 13: 9780472116850
Da: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
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Editore: The University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor, 2009
ISBN 10: 0472116851ISBN 13: 9780472116850
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Can equality and excellence coexist in a democratic society? Can equality and excellence coexist? If we assert that no person stands above the rest, can we encourage and acknowledge athletic, artistic, and intellectual achievements? Perhaps equality should merely mean equality of opportunity. But then how can society reconcile inherent differences between men and women, the strong and the weak, the able-bodied and the disabled?In ""The Playing Fields of Eton"", Mika LaVaque-Manty addresses questions which have troubled philosophers, reformers, and thoughtful citizens for more than two centuries. Drawing examples from the 18th century debate over dueling as a gentleman's prerogative to recent controversies over athletes' use of performance enhancing drugs, LaVaque-Manty shows that societies have repeatedly redefined equality and excellence. One constant, however, remains: sports provide an arena for working out tensions between these two ideals. He concludes that, just as in sports where athletes are sorted by age, sex, and professional status, in modern democratic society excellence has meaning only in the context of comparison among individuals who are, theoretically, equals. LaVaque-Manty's argument will engage philosophers, yet his inviting prose style and use of familiar illustrations will welcome non-philosophers to join the conversation. Addresses questions which have troubled philosophers, reformers, and thoughtful citizens. Drawing examples from the 18th century debate over dueling as a gentleman's prerogative to recent controversies over athletes' use of performance enhancing drugs, this title shows that societies have repeatedly redefined equality and excellence. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.