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Examining the impact of the Olympics in the aftermath of bribery scandals and the 9/11 attacks, the book delves into the repercussions for host cities and the implications of "Olympic education" for students. It critically analyzes how these events shape public perception and the legacy of the Games, highlighting the challenges faced by cities and the effectiveness of educational initiatives tied to the Olympic movement.
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Olympic Industry Resistance, Helen Jefferson Lenskyj
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Olympic Industry Resistance
- Subtitle
- Challenging Olympic Power and Propaganda
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Helen Jefferson Lenskyj
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 190
- ISBN13
- 9780791474808
- Category
- Social sciences, Sport
- Description
- Examining the impact of the Olympics in the aftermath of bribery scandals and the 9/11 attacks, the book delves into the repercussions for host cities and the implications of "Olympic education" for students. It critically analyzes how these events shape public perception and the legacy of the Games, highlighting the challenges faced by cities and the effectiveness of educational initiatives tied to the Olympic movement.