Strong, beautiful and modern : national fitness in Britain, New Zealand, Australia and Canada, 1935-1960 /

In this highly original account, Charlotte Macdonald shows how governments became convinced they must encourage citizens to be healthier and more active, and how these efforts reinforced the cultural ties of the Empire. Alongside these state-sponsored efforts was a growing emphasis from business, th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Principal: Macdonald, Charlotte
Formato: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: Vancouver : UBC Press, 2013, ©2011.
Acceso en liña:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=510508
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Summary:In this highly original account, Charlotte Macdonald shows how governments became convinced they must encourage citizens to be healthier and more active, and how these efforts reinforced the cultural ties of the Empire. Alongside these state-sponsored efforts was a growing emphasis from business, the medical establishment, and popular culture on the importance of having "a better body."
descrición da copia:Originally published: Wellington, New Zealand : Bridget Williams Books Limited, 2011.
Descrición Física:1 online resource (240 pages) : illustrations, portraits
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780774825306
0774825308
9780774825283
0774825286
9781927131572
192713157X
9780774825313
0774825316