The Olympics
by Miah, Andy
This is an accessible, contemporary introduction to the Olympic movement and Games. The chapters explain how the Olympics transcend sports, engaging us with a range of contemporary philosophical, social, cultural and political matters.
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- Full title :The Olympics / Andy Miah and Beatriz Garca̕.
Summary
This is an accessible, contemporary introduction to the Olympic movement and Games. The chapters explain how the Olympics transcend sports, engaging us with a range of contemporary philosophical, social, cultural and political matters.
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- Publication Date:2012.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Routledge
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2012.
The Physical Object
- Description:xv, 192 pages ; : 20 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0415595886, 9780415595889
- oclc:on1107450856
- LC Classification:GV721.5
- Dewey Decimal:911.4 MIA
Table of Contents
History and philosophy -- Society and identity -- Culture and education -- Politics and diplomacy -- Ethics and values -- Management and economics -- Media and communication -- Legacy and impact -- Conclusion: The future.
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