Book description
Analysis from the perspective of those adversely affected by the social, economic, political, and environmental impacts of hosting an Olympic Games.
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Why read it?
1 author picked Inside the Olympic Industry as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the grand-mere of contemporary critical Olympic literature.
Helen Lenskyj was one of the first scholars to draw attention to the problematics of the Games, including human rights abuses, displacement of homeless populations, and elite scandals that ought to send law-abiding citizens running. It continues to be a powerful and relevant read for anyone interested in peeking behind the curtains of the Olympic behemoth.
From Jacqueline's list on The best books about the Olympics that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) doesn’t want you to know.
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