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Routledge Bearing Light - Olympic Flame Relays Analysis

Name: Routledge Bearing Light - Olympic Flame Relays Analysis
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the evolution of the Olympic tradition with Bearing Light: Flame Relays and the Struggle for the Olympic Movement. This book provides the first anthropological analysis of the contemporary torch relay, examining how this ritual changed over a 25-year period. From the Los Angeles 1984 games through the 2009 announcement regarding the end of global relays following the Beijing performance, this text tracks the transformation of a major sporting event. It offers a rare case study on how continuity and change function within the global Olympic movement. This volume is an essential resource for readers interested in the intersection of sports and society. It investigates the political and cultural shifts that influenced how the flame is carried and perceived worldwide. Whether you are a student of anthropology or a sports historian, this study provides deep insight into one of the most recognizable rituals in modern athletics.

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Provides the first anthropological analysis of the contemporary Olympic torch relay.

Covers a significant 25-year period of study from Los Angeles 1984 to 2009.

Examines the transformation of Olympic rituals across different global contexts.

Offers a detailed case study on the continuity and change within the Olympic movement.

Analyzes the impact of political contention on global relay performances.

Part of the Sport in the Global Society - Contemporary Perspectives series.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415448328
Category: Books > Subjects > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Other Sports > Sporting Events
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 February 2013
Listed Since: 02 May 2007

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