A Global History of the Olympics. W.W. Norton & Company, 2016.
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A remarkably comprehensive survey on the impact of the Olympics on human history and society since its revival in 1896, including international politics, cultural change and social justice, sports entertainment, and the global economy.
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Who should read The Games
History buffs • sports enthusiasts • budding athletes • those interested in global politics and economics • anyone who eagerly tunes in every four years to witness international sports competitions
About the author of The Games
David Goldblatt is a British sociologist, author, and broadcaster known for his multiple publications on football, or soccer as it’s known in the United States, including The Game of Our Lives and The Ball Is Round. He has produced The Power and the Passion, a BBC audio documentary and taught the sociology of sport at Pitzer College, Leicester College, and Bristol University, among others.
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