Understanding the Olympics

by John Horne and Garry Whannel

Book Overview

How did the Olympics evolve into a multi-national phenomenon? How can the Olympics help us to understand the relationship between sport and society? What will be the impact and legacy of the Olympics after Tokyo in 2020? Understanding the Olympics answers all these questions by exploring the social, cultural, political, historical, and economic context of the Games.

This thoroughly revised and updated edition discusses recent attempts at...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367363194
• ISBN13: 9780367363192
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.9" x 9.6"