The Olympic games : a social science perspective / Kristine Toohey and A.J. Veal.
The Olympic games : a social science perspective / Kristine Toohey and A.J. Veal.
The Olympic games : a social science perspective / Kristine Toohey and A.J. Veal.
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Publisher
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Pub., c2007.
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796.48/114
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English
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Physical content
xiv, 348 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Introduction: studying the Olympic Games -- 2. The ancient Olympics and their relevance to the modern Games -- 3. The revival of the Olympic Games -- 4. The modern Olympic phenomenon -- 5. Politics, nationalism and the Olympic movement -- 6. The economics and financing of the Games -- 7. The Olym...
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Publisher
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Pub., c2007.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
c2007.
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Summary
"This extended, new edition covers the Olympic phenomenon from political, economical and sociological perspectives, discussing topics from the history and the media to commercialism and drug use. Providing a detailed and comprehensive account and extensive bibliography, this book will be essential reading for researchers and students in leisure and...
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The Olympic games : a social science perspective / Kristine Toohey and A.J. Veal.
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Previoulsy published in 2000.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Date Copyright
c2007.
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796.48/114
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74VMQlJyPWed
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ISBN
9780851998091 (pbk)
9781845933463 (hbk)
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796.48
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991000634189702626
