Beyond the finish line: images, evidence, and the history of the photo-finish
Auteur :
Finn, Jonathan
Éditeur :
McGill-Queen's University Press
ISBN :
9780228003434
Date de publication :
23 sept. 2020
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,9 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Canada
A fascinating journey through the history of the photo-finish in sports, and a lively biography of a critical technology, this book illuminates the cultural role of the photo-finish in win-at-all-costs culture and warns that in our pursuit for precision we may threaten the human element of sport that galvanizes mere spectators into fans.