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THE OLYMPICS
A CRITICAL READER |
By: |
Jim Parry (Editor), Vassil Girginov (Editor) |
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Paperback |
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£61.99 |
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£55.79 |
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ISBN 10: |
0415445361 |
ISBN 13: |
9780415445368 |
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Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
Pub. date: |
25 March, 2010 |
Pages: |
464 |
Description: |
A guide to the definitive sporting mega-event Olympics and the wider phenomenon it represents - Olympism. It addresses the key questions in modern Olympism, including: What does studying Olympism entail? How do historical accounts create and challenge Olympic myths? And how can the principles and practices of Olympism be sustained in the future? |
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The Olympics: A Critical Reader represents a unique, critical guide to the definitive sporting mega-event and the wider phenomenon it represents - Olympism. Combining classic texts and thoughtful editorial discussion with challenging new pieces, including previously unseen material, the book systematically addresses the key questions in modern Olympism, including: * what does studying Olympism entail? * how do historical accounts create and challenge Olympic myths? * how do different theoretical perspectives inform our understanding of Olympism? * which socio-political processes influence personal, collective and imagined Olympic identities? * how do we experience and make sense of Olympism? * who owns Olympism and why does it matter? * how do cities compete for and celebrate the Olympics? * How are the Olympic values promoted? * why is it important to protect the ethical principles and properties of Olympism? * what are the grounds for contesting Olympism? * how can Olympism be taught? * how can the principles and practices of Olympism be sustained in the future?Each thematic part has been designed to include a range of views, including background treatment of an issue as well as critical scholarship, to ensure that students develop a well-rounded understanding of the Olympic phenomenon. The Olympics: A Critical Reader is essential reading for students of the Olympics and Olympism, the sociology of sport, sport management and cultural studies. |
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13 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables |
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UK |
Imprint: |
Routledge |
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Returnable |
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