التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
From Gods to Gurus: The Evolution of Olympic Superstition and Pseudoscience. |
| المؤلفون: |
TILLER, NICK |
| المصدر: |
Skeptical Inquirer; Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p33-38, 6p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
PSEUDOSCIENCE, COACH-athlete relationships, SCIENCE journalism, MEDALS, SCIENTIFIC communication, SUPERSTITION, SPORTS television programs, TELEVISED sports |
| مستخلص: |
The article focuses on the transition from divine explanations to empirical science during the Enlightenment, highlighting how rational and secular values reshaped societal norms, including the Olympic Games. It discusses the persistence of pseudoscience in modern sports despite scientific advancements, examining how athletes blend proven and unproven methods, and explores the influence of pseudoscientific beliefs on Olympic performances and rituals. |
| قاعدة البيانات: |
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