Bibliograph

The temple of perfection, a history of the gym, Eric Chaline

Type

Label

The temple of perfection, a history of the gym, Eric Chaline

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The temple of perfection

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

891616005

Responsibility statement

Eric Chaline

Sub title

a history of the gym

Summary

Eric Chaline offers the first proper consideration of the gym's complex, layered history and the influence it has had on the development of Western individualism, society, education, and politics

Table Of Contents

The pursuit of Arete -- The rebirth of Vitruvian man -- The health of nations -- The world's strongest man -- Pumping iron -- Let's get physical -- Macho man -- Consuming fitness

Classification