Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984 commemorative book

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Inside the Olympic industry : power, politics, and activism by Lenskyj, Helen

Subjects: “…International Olympic Committee Corrupt practices.…”


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Olympism : selected writings by Coubertin, Pierre de, 1863-1937

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Drugs and sports

Table of Contents: “…The use of performance-enhancing drugs is common / Michael Bamberger and Don Yaeger -- Steroid use is a growing problem among American high school athletes / Gary Mihoces -- State-sponsored drug use has tarnished the Olympic games / Richard Panek -- Performance-enhancing substances raise serious ethical questions for athletes / Kirk Johnson -- The International Olympic Committee stands against doping / Juan Antonio Samaranch -- The impropriety of taking performance-enhancing drugs is debatable / Gina Kolata -- Drug testing for athletes must be improved / Domhnall MacAuley -- Mandatory drug fest in sports : the war against drugs is failing on all fronts / Luke Cyphers -- Athletes have the right to accept the risks and benefits of performance-enhancing drugs / Robert Lipsyte -- Banning performance-enhancing drugs is justified / Steve Olivier -- The United States must spearhead reforms to eradicate drugs in sports / Barry R. …”


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The ancient Olympic games by Swaddling, Judith

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Globalizing sport : how organizations, corporations, media, and politics are changing sports by Sage, George Harvey

Table of Contents: “…Global sport organizations: governing the world of sport -- From international sports initiatives to global sport organizations -- The Olympic Movement and its network -- International Olympic Committee -- Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games -- National Olympic committees -- International sport federations -- Other organizations within the Olympic Movement network --Global issues confronting the Olympic movement -- Females in the Olympics -- The amateur issue -- Inclusion of athletes with special needs -- International sport federations: GSOs within the IOC -- The preeminent international federation: Federation Internationale de Football Association -- Global sport organizations and solo sports -- Association of Tennis Professionals -- Women's Tennis Association -- Multiple GSOs for a sport: professional boxing -- Global sporting organizations and international games --…”


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