サーフィンの科学と文化 The Science and Culture of Surfing

著者名：Kennedy, David M. (EDT)

Springer（2025/03/29発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9783031809781
• eISBN：9783031809798

Description

This volume explores all aspects of surfing from the underlying physics of waves, the shape of wave breaks through to the development of surf culture and its influence on society. It explores the links between science and engineering with arts, sociology and economics, all through the lens of surfing. The book provides the one-stop location of knowledge on this global sport, bringing together the leading researchers in the field in a coherent framework. The book will appeal to undergraduate students and the general public, and will cater to readers from all backgrounds due to its transdisciplinary reach.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Origins of surfing.- Chapter 3: Why are there waves?- Chapter 4: What forms my break? -Chapter 5: Surf Safety and Hazard Management.- Chapter 6: Surfers as Rescuers.- Chapter 7: Surf Medicine.- Chapter 8: Surf Therapy.- Chapter 9: Sonic Waves and Acid Screens: Surf Culture and the long ‘70s.- Chapter 10: Digital disruption, generational change and the future of surf magazines.- Chapter 11: Surfing Feminism.- Chapter 12: Surf Tourism.- Chapter 13: Economics & Commercialisation.- Chapter 14: Surf Industry.- Chapter 15: The future of surfing.