New media, social movements, and global sport studies: a revolutionary moment and the sociology of sport
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The article examines the impact of the Internet on global sport-related social movements and changes in local responses to the globalizing forces. It is concluded that communication technology such as the Internet has led to the revolution in sports-related areas and also for sociologists.
Publication Name: Sociology of Sport Journal
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0741-1235
Year: 2007
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Environment: Global warming hits home
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The effects of global warming on health and steps to prevent them are detailed. Global warming results in asthma and allergies and one can be saved to a certain extent by being well informed, by thinking of fuel efficiency and by making protection one's priority.
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 2004
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Global sprint
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A map of the course of the 1993 Whitbread Round the World Race is presented. The challenges in each of the six legs of the yacht race are briefly noted.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1993
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