Description
| Product ID: | 9780415445368 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Olympics |
| Subtitle: | A Critical Reader |
| Authors: | Author: Vassil Girginov |
| Page Count: | 464 |
| Subjects: | Social and cultural history, Social & cultural history, Olympic and Paralympic games, Olympic & Paralympic games |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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? 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:
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. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2010-03-25 |
