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The Olympics: A Critical Reader (Slightly Damaged)

iTEM CONdition:  new book, minor damage during storage or transit, discounted for quick sellItem Description:The Olympics: A Critical Reader represents a unique,... Read More
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iTEM CONdition:  new book, minor damage during storage or transit, discounted for quick sell


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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:

    • what does studying Olympism entail?

    • how do historical accounts create and challenge Olympic myths?

    • how do different theoretical perspectives inform our understanding of Olympism?

    • which socio-political processes influence personal, collective and imagined Olympic identities?

    • how do we experience and make sense of Olympism?

    • who owns Olympism and why does it matter?

    • how do cities compete for and celebrate the Olympics?

    • How are the Olympic values promoted?

    • why is it important to protect the ethical principles and properties of Olympism?

    • what are the grounds for contesting Olympism?

    • how can Olympism be taught?

    • how can the principles and practices of Olympism be sustained in the future?

    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.

    Format: Paperback

    Language: English

    Book Title: The Olympics

    Author: Vassil Girginov

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