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The Olympics

The Olympics

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Description
An accessible, contemporary introduction to the Olympic movement and Games. Chapters explain how the Olympics transcend sports, engaging us with a range of contemporary philosophical, social, cultural and political matters, including. This book explores the controversy and the legacy of the Olympics, drawing attention to the deeper values of Olympism, as the Olympic movement's most valuable intellectual property. This engaging, lively, and often challenging book is essential reading for newcomers to Olympic studies and offers new insights for Olympic scholars.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
210
Release Date:
2012-01-19
Publication Date:
2012-01-19
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0415595886
ISBN13:
9780415595889
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Weight:
229 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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