The Palgrave Handbook of Olympic Studies [electronic resource] /
Lenskyj, H.editor.
Wagg, S.editor.
A comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference collection, bringing together an authoritative and international line-up of scholars to examine key social and political issues related to the Olympics. An essential, 'one-stop' volume for a wide range of academics, students and researchers. .
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. I. The modern Olympics : pre-history -- pt. II. The Olympics : case studies -- pt. III. The Olympics : disciplines -- pt. IV. The Olympics : social and political issues -- pt. V. The Olympics : for and against.
A comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference collection, bringing together an authoritative and international line-up of scholars to examine key social and political issues related to the Olympics. An essential, 'one-stop' volume for a wide range of academics, students and researchers. .
Sports-Sociological aspects.
Civilization-History.
Communication.
Culture.
Social policy.
Sports.
Sociology of Sport and Leisure.
Cultural History.
Media Studies.
Sociology of Culture.
Social Policy.
Popular Science in Sports.