Olympics and Paralympics

This book examines the role of media in the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Traversing nations and media formats, contributors offer insights into the manner in which the Olympics is conveyed to the masses and the impact arising from the mass consumption of Olympic media in its plethora of dimensions. ..

This book examines the accountability of those involved in the Olympic Games, focusing on the legitimacy and accountability of the International Olympic Committee (‘IOC’). _x005F_x000D_ This non-governmental organisation wields extraordinary authority over sport yet it has no democratic basis for it..

This book examines the accountability of those involved in the Olympic Games, focusing on the legitimacy and accountability of the International Olympic Committee (‘IOC’). _x005F_x005F_x000D_ This non-governmental organisation wields extraordinary authority over sport yet it has no democratic basis ..

This book explores how cultural policies are reflected in the design, management and promotion of the Olympic Games. Garcia examines the concept and evolution of cultural policies throughout the recent history of the Olympic Games and then specifically evaluates the cultural program of the Sydney 20..

This student textbook explores the history and meaning of the modern Olympic Games, providing a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from the Ancient Greeks origins through to the beginnings of the International Olympic Committee...

This book looks to celebrate the significance of the Olympics, their historical impact, controversies that presently surround them and their possible future direction. For scholars of the Olympic movement this book represents essential reading to understand further the Olympic Games, their reach and..

This book critically examines the ways in which sport and peacekeeping, through the Olympic Games, are being played out at global, national and local levels._x005F_x000D_ It was published as a special issue of Sport in Society...

This book 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 ..

This book 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 ..

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..

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..

The Triple Asian Olympics explores the realities of global transformation, regional ascendancy and metaphorical modernity of the East Asian Olympics and by extension East Asia. This is the first study to record, confront and examine this contemporary phenomena. For this reason as the global endorsem..