| The Olympic Games Explained: A Student Guide to the Evolution of the Modern Olympic Games Contributor(s): Parry, Jim (Author), Girginov, Vassil (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415346045 ISBN-13: 9780415346047 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2005 Annotation: The Olympic Games Explained represents a comprehensive introduction to the central themes and background of the modern games. This includes a consideration of ancient games, the modern revival at the end of the 19th century and the progressive development of the games throughout the 20th century. The text considers a range of topics including the ancient Olympics, the media and the Olympics, and Olympic marketing and sponsorship. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | History |
| Dewey: 796.48 |
| LCCN: 2004053183 |
| Series: Student Sport Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 6.32" W x 9.18" (1.06 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An awesome festival of sporting excellence and competition, the Olympic Games have now evolved into a major international event with great cultural, political, economic and social importance. The Olympic Games Explained is an introductory guide to the history and meaning of the four-yearly phenomenon that is the modern Olympic Games. The book provides a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from its Ancient Greek origins through the beginnings of the International Olympic Committee to the global Olympic Movement in the twenty-first century. Each chapter offers a range of study tasks and review questions to help students develop their understanding of key concepts in Olympic studies. |