num_pages: 224
description: A historical look at the concept of free-fall, from its origination by drunken British brawlers to the thrill seekers of today, describes how the sport has taken the world by storm, revealing the psychological significance of its performers, the future of the sport in the athletic forum, and the impact on our daredevil society through extreme sports and virtual reality technology.
language: English
title: Falling: How Our Greatest Fear Became Our Greatest Thrill--A History
titlecomplete: Falling: How Our Greatest Fear Became Our Greatest Thrill--A History
genres: Nonfiction, Science, Sports
ratings_count: 10
publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc