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The Gold in the Rings

The People and Events That Transformed the Olympic Games

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The book delves into the transformation of the Olympic Games from a platform for amateur athletes to a major commercial enterprise driven by corporate sponsorship. Focusing on the leadership of four IOC presidents, it intertwines biography and historical analysis to trace the evolution of Olympic commercialism. From the early acceptance of television rights to the aftermath of the Salt Lake City scandal, the authors reveal the personalities and controversies that shaped the modern Olympic spectacle, offering a compelling narrative of profit and spectacle.

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The Gold in the Rings, Stephen R Wenn, Robert Barney

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Rok wydania
2020
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Tytuł
The Gold in the Rings
Podtytuł
The People and Events That Transformed the Olympic Games
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2020
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
360
ISBN13
9780252042683
Seria
Tagi
Sport
Ocena
3,35 z 5
Opis
The book delves into the transformation of the Olympic Games from a platform for amateur athletes to a major commercial enterprise driven by corporate sponsorship. Focusing on the leadership of four IOC presidents, it intertwines biography and historical analysis to trace the evolution of Olympic commercialism. From the early acceptance of television rights to the aftermath of the Salt Lake City scandal, the authors reveal the personalities and controversies that shaped the modern Olympic spectacle, offering a compelling narrative of profit and spectacle.