Jules
What Are the Olympics For? (What Is It For?)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529230284
- author:
- Jules
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bristol University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 174
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Olympics are often touted as a celebration of athletic achievement, but the reality is more complex. In this thought-provoking book, Jules Boykoff reveals the darker side of the Games, where athletes are speaking out against physical, mental, and sexual abuse, and expressing concerns over equity and human rights. Behind the scenes, problems persist, including corruption, displacement, and environmental damage. Beneath the glamour of the Olympic stadiums, Boykoff exposes the need for radical change if the Games are to be truly about the athletes. This book is a call to action, urging us to rethink the Olympic movement and its impact on society. With its insightful analysis and critical perspective, What Are the Olympics For? is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the politics and social implications of the Olympics.
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