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A comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference collection, bringing together an authoritative and international line-up of scholars to examine key social and polit

A critical look at the Olympics in the postbribery, post-9/11 era, particularly at consequences for host cities and so-called “Olympic education” for school

Analysis from the perspective of those adversely affected by the social, economic, political, and environmental impacts of hosting an Olympic Games.