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The Historical Transformation Of Swimming Into A Modern Leisure Activity, Stephanie J. Hass
The Historical Transformation Of Swimming Into A Modern Leisure Activity, Stephanie J. Hass
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The purpose of this study is to trace the transformation of simming from its earliest appearance in the literature to its contemporary form as a modern leisure activity. The processes of rationalization, legitimation and democratization are examined in pre-industrial, industrial and post-industrial societies.