Olympic Industry Resistance: Challenging Olympic Power and Propaganda

Autor*innen

• Helen Jefferson Lenskyj

Parameter

• 190 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Sozialwissenschaften
• Sport

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Examining the impact of the Olympics in a changed world, this book delves into the aftermath of bribery scandals and the implications of 9/11. It highlights the challenges faced by host cities and critiques the concept of "Olympic education" aimed at schoolchildren, questioning its effectiveness and relevance. Through a critical lens, the author explores the broader social and economic consequences of the Games, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in sports, ethics, and urban development.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Hardcover