Athlete First - A History of the Paralympic Movement (Hardcover)

Today the Paralympic Movement is recognised as a global sporting phenomenon attracting thousands of athletes from an ever-increasing number of countries. "Athlete First" provides a thoroughly researched history and analysis of the Paralympic Movement, including the development and organisation of the International Paralympic Committee. As well as recounting factual achievements and events, the book examines the position of sport and international competition for people with a disability within their changing historical context and in relation to the Olympic Movement and able-bodied sport.

The first history of the origins and development of the Paralympic movement Examines disabled sport and international competition within their changing historical context Includes details of key players in the movement - on and off the field

Written in an accessible style by a recognised historian "Athlete First" will prove invaluable to researchers and professionals involved in the field of sport and disability as well as sport scientists and physical education specialists with an interest in sports history.

The Publisher appreciates the role played by the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) in bringing this publication to fruition, and acknowledges the financial assistance provided by the International Olympic Committee.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2007
First published:	February 2008
Authors:	S. Bailey
Dimensions:	251 x 197 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	302
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-05824-4
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > General
LSN:	0-470-05824-2
Barcode:	9780470058244

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