a guide to pursuing excellence in sport and society /
David Light Shields, Brenda Light Bredemeier.
viii, 239 pages :
illustrations ;
26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-232) and index.
Prelude: Compass for the journey -- The case against competition : was Kohn right? -- Naming the imposter : unmasking decompetition -- True competition : a field guide -- Interlude: Character and competition -- Motivation : pathways to enjoyment -- Goals : pathways to excellence -- Opponents : allies and adversaries -- Regulation : upholding the spirit of the game -- Playing and winning : the pursuit of victory -- The ideal contest : embracing the challenge -- Postlude: Reclaiming competition.