{"product_id":"rock-climbing-victoria-robinson-9780313378614","title":"Rock Climbing: The Ultimate Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book provides the ultimate guide to rock climbing in the United States, suitable for climbers and nonclimbers alike, covering the technical and physical aspects of the sport as well as the mental challenges involved.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRock Climbing: The Ultimate Guide\u003c\/i\u003e covers the history of rock climbing in the United States from its origins to the present day, documenting the importance and vitality of the popular sport. The chapters address topics such as the technicalities of the equipment and clothing, training methods, key places and events where the sport takes place, the different types of rock that climbers challenge themselves on, past and present rock climbing heroes who inspire today's climbers, and the evolution of the sport over the years--for example, in terms of climbers' sporting achievements and its growing global appeal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book also covers the sport from an unprecedented perspective that only the author--an experienced climber and social scientist--could provide, discussing the meaning of extreme sports in our culture, issues of gender, why climbing can serve an individual focused on personal achievement and satisfy those seeking to be part of a community, and how climbers come to terms with the inherent risks of the sport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Victoria Robinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313378614\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313378614\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2013 pg. 55","brand":"Victoria Robinson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44057845793023,"sku":"9780313378614","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_75593e08-4079-47de-be5d-a100746c937d.jpg?v=1685049202","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rock-climbing-victoria-robinson-9780313378614","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}