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The Olympics - A Critical Reader (Paperback, New)
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The Olympics - A Critical Reader (Paperback, New)
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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.
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