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The Olympics: The Basics (Paperback, 3rd Edition) Loot Price: R760
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The Olympics: The Basics (Paperback, 3rd Edition): Andy Miah, Beatriz Garcia

The Olympics: The Basics (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

Andy Miah, Beatriz Garcia

Series: The Basics

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The Olympics: The Basics is an accessible, contemporary introduction to the Olympic movement and Games. Chapters explain how the Olympics transcend sports, engaging us with a range of contemporary philosophical, social, cultural and political matters, including:

peace development and diplomacy

management and economics

corruption, terror and activism

the rise of human enhancement

ethics and environmentalism.

This book explores the controversy and the legacy of the Olympics, drawing attention to the deeper values of Olympism, as the Olympic movement’s most valuable intellectual property. This engaging, lively, and often challenging book, is essential reading for newcomers to Olympic studies and offers new insights for Olympic scholars.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. History and Philosophy 2. Society and Identity 3. Culture and Education 4. Politics and Diplomacy 5. Ethics and Values 6. Management and Economics 7. Media and Communication 8. Impact and Legacy Conclusion: The Future

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Imprint: Taylor & Francis
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: The Basics
Release date: 2012
First published: 2012
Authors: Andy Miah • Beatriz Garcia
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: 3rd Edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-59588-9
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Sport & leisure industries
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > Olympic games
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
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LSN: 0-415-59588-6
Barcode: 9780415595889

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