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Title: THE OLYMPIC GAMES EXPLAINED
A STUDENT GUIDE TO THE EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN OLYMPIC GAMES
By: Jim Parry, Vassil Girginov, Craig Reedle (Foreword)
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0415346045
ISBN 13: 9780415346047
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Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Pub. date: 1 January, 2005
Series: Student Sport Studies
Pages: 288
Description: This new student textbook explores the history and meaning of the four-yearly phenomenon that is the modern Olympic Games. It provides a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from the Ancient Greeks origins through the beginnings of the International
Synopsis: An awesome festival of sporting excellence and competition, the Olympic Games have now evolved into a major international event with great cultural, political, economic and social importance. The Olympic Games Explained is an introductory guide to the history and meaning of the four-yearly phenomenon that is the modern Olympic Games. The book provides a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from its Ancient Greek origins through the beginnings of the International Olympic Committee to the global Olympic Movement in the twenty-first century. Each chapter offers a range of study tasks and review questions to help students develop their understanding of key concepts in Olympic studies.
Illustrations: 30 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white line drawings
Publication: UK
Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Returns: Returnable
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