Sport under Communism

Behind the East German 'Miracle'

Nonfiction, History, European General, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: M. Dennis, J. Grix ISBN: 9780230369030
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: April 24, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: M. Dennis, J. Grix
ISBN: 9780230369030
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: April 24, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

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

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

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