The Le Mans 24 Hours is the most famous of endurance races. For over a hundred years, the event has combined a tradition that has become legendary with the most extreme modernity. Hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants converge on a circuit like no other. It's a melting pot that brings together motorsport enthusiasts, the drivers who come to enjoy an extreme experience, the technicians and engineers who work day and night, the volunteers who contribute to the success of the competition and the general public who are captivated by this popular festival. The stakes are economic, industrial, technological, political, territorial and artistic. Much more than just a sporting event, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a total social event. Impressed by this extraordinary event, and by its blend of passion and organisation, Bertrand Pulman conducts a meticulous and in-depth investigation, deciphering the social interactions that take place, the impressive logistical machinery required, the technological challenges, and the financial, industrial and political stakes that are played out behind the scenes. Claiming to be a ‘sociology of enthusiasm’, he sets out to transcribe the ardour and dedication of the participants, the know-how of the players behind the scenes, and thus paints a striking portrait of those who form the beating heart of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

⋅ Publisher : Dunod
⋅ Number of pages : 288
⋅ Weight : 500 grams
⋅ Book in French

Dimensions : 215x140mm