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The Science of Soccer - Couverture souple

Wesson, John

 
9780367333119: The Science of Soccer
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0367333112 ISBN 13 : 9780367333119
Editeur : Routledge, 2019

Synopsis

Updated and revised throughout, this new edition of The Science of Soccer applies scientific analysis to football, giving us the answers to questions like "what's the chance of a team that wins the Premiership also winning the Cup? Can you predict how many goals will be scored? What's the best height for footballers? Is the team that wins the league the best team?"

Starting with a qualitative description of the basic physics that relate to the ball and its bounce, the author then moves through kicks and throws, to a simple account of the more complex physics of a ball in flight. Fulfilling your scientific curiosity, this book uncovers aspects of the game that are not normally discussed. It includes a look at game theory, how the rules affect the flow and enjoyment of the game, unusual statistics about players, and an insight into the economics of the game.

For those with a more mathematical interest in the physics, the final chapter provides a readable account of the theory behind the beautiful game.

Features:

  • Accessible to anyone interested in understanding more about the science behind the sport

  • Updated throughout, with new content on transfer fees, wages, and the top goal-scorers

  • Discusses topics not explored in current literature, including rudimentary game theory

    • Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

    À propos de l'auteur

    John Wesson is a theoretical physicist with doctorates in atomic and plasma physics. Outside physics he has applied mathematics to a wide range of subjects, initiating the theory of optimal taxation and providing a theoretical analysis of many aspects of golf. He played football until his retirement and has since played golf, tennis, table tennis and bowls.

    À propos de la quatrième de couverture

    Updated and revised throughout, this new edition of The Science of Soccer applies scientific analysis to football, giving us the answers to questions like "what's the chance of a team that wins the League or Premiership also winning the Cup?

    Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

    Éditeur
    Routledge
    Date d'édition
    2019
    Langue
    anglais
    ISBN 10 
    0367333112
    ISBN 13 
    9780367333119
    Reliure
    Broché
    Numéro d'édition
    2
    Nombre de pages
    190
    Coordonnées du fabricant
    non disponible
    Personne responsable
    gpsr@libri.de
    gpsr@libri.de

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