Notes for a Young Surfer

Notes for a Young Surfer
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Publisher : Melbourne Univ. Publishing
Total Pages : 178
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ISBN-10 : 9780522854893
ISBN-13 : 0522854893
Rating : 4/5 (893 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Notes for a Young Surfer by : Clifton Evers

Download or read book Notes for a Young Surfer written by Clifton Evers and published by Melbourne Univ. Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beach has long been a privileged site in Australian culture, and surfers have become its icons. For many surfers, young and old, surfing isn't simply a hobby or sport but a treasured way of life. Notes for a Young Surfer taps into the beauty of surfing and also tells the truth about the dark side of surf culture where young men come into contact with violence, misogyny, sex, racism, turf wars and homophobia. This book reveals the unwritten codes and rituals that rule all aspects of a young man's life in surf culture, from body image and notions of national identity, to politics and mateship. Notes for a Young Surfer uses real stories from the surfing world. It provides surfing tips but is also full of funny, reassuring and practical advice about how to handle the challenges and decisions that young men face. Read more about this book in author's website: http://www.cliftonevers.net/


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