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The Olympic Games

a social science perspective

Toohey, K., & Veal, A.J. (2000). The Olympic Games: a social science perspective. Wallingford: CABI Publishing.

This book provides a comprehensive, critical analysis of the contemporary sporting and cultural phenomenon that is the Olympic Games. It draws on a range of social science perspectives, including sociology, political science, history and economics. It highlights the critical issues relating to the Games and looks forward to the 2000 Games to be held in Sydney. Accessible to the general reader, it is also essential reading for students in leisure and sports studies and related areas and contains a guide to the extensive literature available.

Uitgever(s): CABI Publishing,

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Kristine Toohey
A.J. Veal

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Olympische Spelen
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