Olympic games: a social science perspective
Auteur :
Toohey, Kristine / Veal, A.J.
Éditeur :
CABI Publishing
ISBN :
9781845933463
Date de publication :
8 nov. 2007
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This revised edition contains much new data relating to the Sydney 2000 Games; and preparations for Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Games. The book is broad-ranging and independent and includes the use of drugs, sex testing, accusations of power abuse among members of the IOC, the Games as a stage for political protest and media-related controversies.