Life story research in sport understanding the experiences of elite and professional athletes through narrative

What is life really like for the elite athlete? How does the experience of being a professional sports person differ from the popular perceptions of fans, journalists or academics? Why might elite sports people experience mental health difficulties away from the public gaze? In the first book-length...

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Main Authors:	Douglas, Kitrina (Author), Carless, David, 1970- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group [2015]
Series:	Routledge research in sport and exercise science.
Subjects:	Professional athletes > Biography. Professional athletes > Public opinion. Narrative inquiry (Research method).
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