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.
ISBN: | 9780415445368 |
Publication date: | 25th March 2010 |
Author: | Vassil Girginov |
Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 452 pages |
Genres: |
Sports training and coaching Sociology: sport and leisure Hospitality and service industries Society and culture: general |