Stoikos, Alex

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3458-1419
Canada

Alex Stoikos completed his MA in Applied Health Sciences (Sport Management) at Brock University. His research interests include social media, branding, and niche sport leagues.

Contributions

  • Toy, Vehicle, or Equipment?
    Articles
    In this article we consider the ways that parents and children construct an object that has long been associated with North American childhood: the bicycle. We ask the question: is the bicycle a toy or a tool? At first glance, this seems like a straightforward distinction. For example, if an object serves a useful purpose, we classify it a tool. Hammers are tools because they help drive...Read more
    M/C Journal Vol. 26 No. 2 (2023): toys