Athlete first : a history of the paralympic movement / Steve Bailey.
Athlete first : a history of the paralympic movement / Steve Bailey.
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Chichester, England ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, c2008.
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N796.0874/1
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English
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Physical content
xx, 281 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
A showcase of ability -- An air of hopelessness -- The era of development 1960 to 1980 -- Fair, not equal : 1980 to 1988 -- Building bridges not walls : 1988 to 1992 -- Spirit in motion: 1992 to 1996 -- Repair what needs repair? 1996 to 2000.
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Publisher
Chichester, England ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, c2008.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
c2008.
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"Today the Paralympic Movement is recognised as a global sporting phenomenon attracting thousands of athletes from an ever-increasing number of countries. Athlete First provides a thoroughly researched history and analysis of the Paralympic Movement, including the development and organisation of the international Paralympic Committee. As well as re...
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Athlete first : a history of the paralympic movement / Steve Bailey.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-271) and index.
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c2008.
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N796.0874/1
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74VMQlJOPZOg
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9780470058244
0470058242
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796.0874
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991000634099702626
