Athlete first: a history of the paralympic movement
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Main Author: Bailey, Steve (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, England John Wiley & Sons ©2008
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-271) and index
Today the Paralympic Movement is recognised as a global sporting phenomenon attracting thousands of athletes from an ever-increasing number of countries. Athlete First provides a thoroughly researched history and analysis of the Paralympic Movement, including the development and organisation of the International Paralympic Committee. As well as recounting factual achievements and events, the book examines the position of sport and international competition for people with a disability within their changing historical context and in relation to the Olympic Movement and able-bodied sport.:.; The
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xx, 281 pages)
ISBN:9780470724316
0470724315
1281321796
9781281321794
9780470724323
0470724323
9780470058244
0470058242

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