Parkour and the City: Risk, Masculinity, and Meaning in a Postmodern Sport
- 256 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
Exploring the dynamic sport of parkour, the book delves into how athletes creatively navigate urban environments through running, jumping, and climbing. It highlights parkour as a form of self-expression and risk-taking among youth culture, emphasizing the valorization of those who adeptly confront danger. Jeffrey L. Kidder presents a contemporary perspective on how this sport transforms cityscapes into playgrounds, reflecting broader themes of creativity and resilience in the face of urban challenges.
