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Sport under Communism - Behind the East German 'Miracle' (Hardcover) Loot Price: R3,477
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Sport under Communism - Behind the East German 'Miracle' (Hardcover): M. Dennis, J Grix

Sport under Communism - Behind the East German 'Miracle' (Hardcover)

M. Dennis, J Grix

Series: Global Culture and Sport Series

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Based on original Stasi and Communist Party archival sources, this text uncovers why East Germany was for two decades running one of the most successful nations in the Summer and Winter Olympics, and explores how the central elite sports system was beset by internal tensions and disputes.

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Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Global Culture and Sport Series
Release date: April 2012
First published: May 2012
Authors: M. Dennis • J Grix
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 261
ISBN-13: 978-0-230-22784-2
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Leisure
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Marxism & Communism
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: 0-230-22784-8
Barcode: 9780230227842

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