bokomslag DISC GOLF COURSE DESIGN: Inscribing Lifestyle into Underutilized Landscapes

DISC GOLF COURSE DESIGN: Inscribing Lifestyle into Underutilized Landscapes

Michael G Plansky

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  • 388 sidor
  • 2014
Disc golf emerged as a lifestyle sport from the countercultural movement of the 60s & its popularity has grown while other postmodern recreation forms have faded or plateaued (Wheaton 2004). As an accessible malleable form of recreation its appeal can be explained by a genius loci elicited from direct engagement & a culture of play. What landscape & cultural characteristics of disc golf make it attractive? Participants in the LA region were given semi-structured interviews at 4 popular courses representing 4 distinct typologies to discover preferences. Demographic results and analysis of interviews revealed an overall reluctance to travel, but a desire for variety. Interviewees also expressed overall enthusiasm for courses developed on underutilized post-industrial sites. Camaraderie at each site was shown to be uniquely shaped by rule-creation through play forms (Callois1961); leveling the field for new players, or creating complexity/challenge for experienced players. Guidelines & recommendations are given.
  • Författare: Michael G Plansky
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781304741721
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 388
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2014-01-13
  • Förlag: Lulu.com