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Overview
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. 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.
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- ISBN-13: 9780415595889
- ISBN-10: 0415595886
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publish Date: January 2012
- Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.5 pounds
- Page Count: 208
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