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Title:
THE OLYMPIC GAMES EXPLAINED
By:
Jim Parry, Vassil Girginov, Craig Reedie (Foreword)
Format:
Hardback
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£180.00
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ISBN 10:
0415346037
ISBN 13:
9780415346030
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Publisher:
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Pub. date:
23 December, 2004
Series:
Student Sport Studies
Pages:
288
Description:
This new student textbook explores the history and meaning of the four-yearly phenomenon that is the modern Olympic Games. It provides a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from the Ancient Greeks origins through the beginnings of the International
Synopsis:
This multidisciplinary text is a comprehensive introduction to the central themes and background of the modern Games. The text considers a range of topics including: * the ancient Olympics * the modern revival of the nineteenth century * the development of the Games throughout the twentieth century. * the media and the Olympics * Olympic marketing and sponsorship. Complemented by a dedicated website offering access to unique archive and other document sources, this book brings its audience the best Olympic educational expertise available.
Illustrations:
30 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white line drawings
Publication:
UK
Imprint:
Routledge
Returns:
Returnable
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