Author : Tony Bradman
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,86 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 9781842999493
Join Sam and Ruby on their home-made time machine for an Olympic adventure.
Author : Marie Delaplace
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 40,38 MB
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1000546772
Hosting the Olympic Games: Uncertainty, Debates and Controversy provides a broad and comprehensive analysis of past Olympic and Paralympic events, shedding critical light on the future of the Games with a specific look at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. It draws attention to the debates and paradox that hosting the Games presents for the contemporary city. Employing a range of interdisciplinary theoretical and methodological approaches, individual chapters highlight the various controversies of the Games throughout the bidding process, the event itself and its aftermath. Social Science-based chapters place strong emphasis on the vital importance of sustainable strategy for contemporary host cities. Along with environmental concerns whether atmospheric, microbiological or otherwise, many other requirements, costs and risks involving security and public expenditure among others are explored throughout the book. Including a variety of international and comparative case studies from a range of contributing academics, this will be essential reading for students and researchers in the field of Event studies as well as various disciplines including Tourism, Heritage studies and Urban and Environmental studies.
Author : Edwin Cano
Publisher : Edwin Cano
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 10,37 MB
Release :
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :
"Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Ultimate Handbook for the 2024 Summer Olympics" is your comprehensive guide to the most anticipated sporting event of the year. Created for both die-hard sports enthusiasts and curious travelers, this handbook is your key to unlocking the full Olympic experience, whether you’re attending in person or following the excitement from afar. What’s Inside: In-Depth Coverage: This book offers a detailed exploration of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, from the significance of Paris as the host city to the schedule of events and key moments you won’t want to miss. Athlete Profiles: Get to know the stars of the Games, from seasoned champions to emerging talents. Learn about their journeys, struggles, and what drives them to excel on the world’s biggest stage. Cultural Insights: Discover Paris beyond the stadiums. Explore the city’s rich history, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems that make it a dream destination for visitors from around the globe. Practical Tips: Whether you’re planning to visit Paris or watch from home, this book provides essential advice on everything from securing tickets and navigating the city to understanding Olympic terminology. Why You’ll Love It: Comprehensive and Accessible: Written in a friendly and engaging style, this handbook is designed to be both informative and enjoyable, making it easy for readers of all backgrounds to dive into the world of the Olympics. Expert Insights: With detailed analysis and expert predictions, this book goes beyond the basics to offer deep insights into what makes the 2024 Games unique. A Celebration of Sports and Culture: This book isn’t just about the competitions—it’s about embracing the spirit of the Olympics and the vibrant culture of Paris, offering a holistic experience that goes beyond the events themselves. Who This Book Is For: Sports Fans: If you love the Olympics and can’t wait to see your favorite athletes compete, this book will help you stay on top of every moment. Travel Enthusiasts: For those visiting Paris, this handbook doubles as a travel guide, highlighting the best of what the city has to offer during the Games. Curious Minds: Even if you’re new to the Olympics, this book will help you understand the significance of the Games and inspire you to become part of the global celebration. Whether you’re eagerly counting down to the opening ceremony or just looking to immerse yourself in the excitement, "Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Ultimate Handbook for the 2024 Summer Olympics" is your perfect companion for this extraordinary event. Get ready to experience the Olympics like never before!
Author : Kristine Toohey
Publisher : CABI
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 38,31 MB
Release : 2007-11-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1845933559
This 2nd edition of a highly successful book (published in 2000) provides a comprehensive, critical analysis of the Olympic Games using a multi-disciplinary social science approach. This revised edition contains much new data relating to the Sydney 2000 Games and their aftermath; and preparations for Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Games. The book is broad-ranging and independent in its coverage, 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, media-related controversies, economic costs and benefits of the Games and historical conflicts between organizers and host communities.
Author : Mike Robinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 22,91 MB
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1317380185
Going far beyond being just a mega sport event, the Olympic Games are, and have been in the past, important settings for tourism and cultural change. Hosting the Olympic Games presents a unique opportunity for countries to promote, regenerate, and develop cities and regions, and to firmly locate them within an increasingly competitive global tourism marketplace. From Athens to Rio de Janeiro, Olympic landmark buildings, ‘districts’, and ‘parks’ have permanently transformed cities and regions, and gained tremendous material and symbolic value as tourist attractions. On another level, the Olympic Games produce a kaleidoscopic range of intangible and quasi-religious engagements with place and spectacle. They have a tremendous impact on the image of the host country, while invoking collective memories and touching on emotions such as suspense, compassion, togetherness, and pride. Tourism has also become a major watchword in ongoing debates on the ‘legacy’ of the Olympic Games, and it deeply penetrates discourses on social justice and cultural change on a local, national and global scale. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change.
Author : Belinda Wheaton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 39,1 MB
Release : 2021-11-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1351029525
Based on a decade of research by two leading action sports scholars, this book maps the relationship between action sports and the Olympic Movement, from the inclusion of the first action sports to those featuring for the first time in the Tokyo Olympic Games and beyond. In an effort to remain relevant to younger audiences, four new action sports, surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, and BMX freestyle were included in the Tokyo Olympic program. Drawing upon interviews with Olympic insiders, as well as leaders, athletes, and participants in these action sports communities, the book details the impacts on the action sports industry and cultures, and offers national comparisons to show the uneven effects resulting from Olympic inclusion. It reveals the intricate workings of power and politics in contemporary sports organisations, and maps key trends in this changing sporting landscape. Action Sports and the Olympic Games is a fascinating read for anybody studying the Olympics, the sociology of sport, action sports, or sport policy.
Author : Bill Mallon
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 11,44 MB
Release : 2015-07-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1476609519
One of the early concepts of the Olympic Games was to include "intercalated" Games every four years between the normal cycle, and to hold these Games in Athens, the ancestral home of the Olympics. In 1906 the first, and only one, of these games was held. Occurring only two years after the St. Louis Games of 1904 and two years before the London Games of 1908, the Athens Games were considered by many not to be "official"; social and political forces prevented continuation of the intercalation cycle in 1910 and later. Yet these Games were surprisingly successful and helped guarantee the survival of the modern Olympics. This book, fourth in the series on the early Olympics, presents all the data on 29 nation and city-state participants in more than a dozen events in the Athens Games. Scores and descriptions are provided, and many historical errors and omissions in other sources are corrected. Appendices include the published program for the Games, the actual schedule followed during the Games, and country-by country listings of all participating athletes.
Author : K.C. Kelley
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,29 MB
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1634719379
What do people do at the Olympics? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch
Author : Simon Hudson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 25,72 MB
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1136393919
Discover the secrets to success in sport-related tourism and adventure travel!This essential handbook of sport-related travel provides an in-depth look at an international industry growing by leaps and bounds. Sport and Adventure Tourism serves as a unique reference resource for sports and tourism professionals, educators and students, presenting an invaluable overview of a niche market that’s rapidly outgrowing its niche. Covering every aspect of sport tourism from historical, economic, and sport-specific starting points, the book features thoughtful and incisive commentary from the foremost experts in the field.Presented in a concise, easy-to-read format, Sport and Adventure Tourism provides an unrivaled orientation to all facets of sport-related tourism and leisure management. Sports travel (both participatory and spectatorial) and adventure tourism are examined in terms of size and growth of the market, marketing and management strategies, and future prospects. The book includes international, up-to-date case studies, links to relevant Websites and an extensive roster of references.Sport and Adventure Tourism examines all aspects of sport-related tourism, including: planning, developing, and marketing an event skiing and snowboarding boating, sailing, and fishing the “phenomenon” of golf tourism mountain-based adventure tourism the growing spa industry virtual sports tourism-an alternative to travel This one-of-a-kind primer presents an informative study of sports, leisure, and adventure travel, covering everything from golf tourism to heli-skiing to sports event and spa tourism. A handbook for professionals, a textbook for academics, and a highly readable introduction for anyone interested in sport-related travel, Sport and Adventure Tourism is an essential guide for anyone who takes a not-so-leisurely approach to leisure time.
Author : Austin Duckworth
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,96 MB
Release : 2022-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 3031051335
Drawing on new archival documents and interviews, this book demonstrates the evolving role of international politics in Olympic security planning. Olympic security concerns changed forever following the terrorist attack on Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) choice to ignore security after the attack in Munich left individual Olympic Games Organizing Committees to organize, fund, and provide security for the major international event. Future Olympic hosts planned security amidst increasing numbers of international terrorist attacks, and with the Cold War in full swing. For some Olympic hosts, Olympic security now represented their nation’s largest ever military operations. By the time the IOC made security more of a priority in the early 1980s, the trends in Olympic security were set for the future.
