The Olympic Games Explained

A Student Guide to the Evolution of the Modern Olympic Games

By Vassil Girginov, Jim ParryFrank GalliganProfessor J A Mangan

This multidisciplinary text is a comprehensive introduction to the central themes and background of the modern Games.

The text considers a range of topics including:

* the ancient...

Published March 1st 2005 by Routledge.

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Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing

Edited by Dr Joyce Kay, Professor Wray VamplewRichard Cox

The Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing offers an innovative approach to one of Britain's oldest sports. While it considers the traditional themes of gambling and...

Published December 21st 2004 by Routledge.

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Sport, Rules and Values

Philosophical Investigations into the Nature of Sport

By Graham McFee

Sport, Rules and Values presents a philosophical perspective on issues concerning the character of sport. Discussion focuses on three broad uses commonly urged for rules:...

Published November 27th 2003 by Routledge.

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Capoeira

The History of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art

By Matthias Röhrig Assunção

Originally the preserve of Afro-Brazilian slaves, the marginalized and the underclasses in Brazilian society, capoeira is now a mainstream sport, taught in Brazilian schools and...

Published October 1st 2002 by Routledge.

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Sports Coaching Concepts

A Framework for Coaches' Behaviour

By John Lyle

Coaching is a central feature of sport at all levels. This groundbreaking new text is the first to offer a comprehensive introduction to the conceptual...

Published September 19th 2002 by Routledge.

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