Olympic & Paralympic games
European Model of Sport
This is the first book to present a critical analysis of the concept of the European Model of Sport (EMS). The EMS concept is widely used by policy makers at national and EU level, and by some sports … [lees verder]
Brushes with a Stroke
Brushes with a Stroke is the inspirational account of how the human spirit need not be crushed by the debilitating effects of a stroke. Veteran sportswriter and stroke victim Neil Harman tells seven … [lees verder]
Olympic Winter Games at 100
This book explores the impacts, issues, and legacies of the past century of the Olympic Winter Games. Grounded in sport history, the chapters in this volume draw on the disciplines of cultural … [lees verder]
Olympic Opening Ceremonies
This is the first book to unpack the history and significance of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the frontispiece of the most watched event on Earth. [lees verder]
Special Olympics Oral History Volume 4
This is the fourth volume of the first oral history about people with intellectual disabilities in the world and the first oral history of persons with disabilities in China. It uses sociology and … [lees verder]
Contemporary Issues in Sports Marketing
This book explores key and topical issues that are emerging in the field of sport marketing, while calling for further attention to the thriving sports industry. The chapters in this book were … [lees verder]