The Olympic Games Explained

A Student Guide to the Evolution of the Modern Olympic Games

Nonfiction, Sports, History
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Author: Jim Parry, Vassil Girginov ISBN: 9781134281503
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 10, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Jim Parry, Vassil Girginov
ISBN: 9781134281503
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 10, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This multidisciplinary text is a comprehensive introduction to the central themes and background of the modern Games.

The text considers a range of topics including: 

  • the ancient Olympics
  • the modern revival of the nineteenth century
  • the development of the Games throughout the twentieth century.
  • the media and the Olympics
  • Olympic marketing and sponsorship.

Complemented by a dedicated website offering access to unique archive and other document sources, this book brings its audience the best Olympic educational expertise available.

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This multidisciplinary text is a comprehensive introduction to the central themes and background of the modern Games.

The text considers a range of topics including: 

Complemented by a dedicated website offering access to unique archive and other document sources, this book brings its audience the best Olympic educational expertise available.

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