Disability, Sport and Society
An Introduction
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'Thomas and Smith have delivered a much-needed critical examination of the opportunities and challenges facing the modern Paralympic and disability sport movement. In the run-up to London 2012 this is a book that should be read by all students, academics, administrators and policy-makers with an interest in disability sport.' - Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
"There is a real need for this book. It provides a unique and valuable sociological analysis of disability sport."
Karen P DePauw, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Examines the complex relationships between modern sport, disability and other aspects of wider society. This book presents an introduction and a critical exploration of the key issues surrounding disability sport in the twenty-first century. Les mer
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Examines the complex relationships between modern sport, disability and other aspects of wider society. This book presents an introduction and a critical exploration of the key issues surrounding disability sport in the twenty-first century. It is suitable for students, and professionals working in sport studies, and disability studies.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Routledge
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 178
- ISBN
- 9780415378192
- Utgivelsesår
- 2008
- Format
- 23 x 16 cm
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'Thomas and Smith have delivered a much-needed critical examination of the opportunities and challenges facing the modern Paralympic and disability sport movement. In the run-up to London 2012 this is a book that should be read by all students, academics, administrators and policy-makers with an interest in disability sport.' - Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
"There is a real need for this book. It provides a unique and valuable sociological analysis of disability sport."
Karen P DePauw, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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