Shields, David Lyle,  1950- <br/><br/>
True competition :  a guide to pursuing excellence in sport and society / 
David Light Shields, Brenda Light Bredemeier. 
 - viii, 239 pages :  illustrations ;  26 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0736074295 9780736074292 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2009001024 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Sports--Sociological aspects<br/>Sports--Psychological aspects<br/>Competition<br/>Success
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GV706.5  / .S535 2009 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>306.483