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The Olympic Games Explained

A Student Guide to the Evolution of the Modern Olympic Games

Vassil Girginov author Jim Parry author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:23rd Dec '04

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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:

  • 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.

ISBN: 9780415346030

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 690g

292 pages