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Routledge - The 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games History Book

Name: Routledge - The 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games History Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the profound impact of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games with this historical study from Routledge. Part of the Sport in the Global Society series, this book examines how the Los Angeles Games changed the course of the modern Olympic movement. Following the financial struggles of the 1976 Montreal Games and the political tension of the 1980 Moscow Games, the 1984 event arrived as a high-stakes attempt to restore the economic stability and global standing of the Olympics. This text analyzes the event as a transformative moment that was both provocative and polarizing. It looks at how the Games were viewed as a massive success that helped secure the future of the movement. For students, historians, and sports enthusiasts, this book provides a deep look at the legacy of an event that redefined the intersection of sports, economics, and global politics. Understand why these Games are considered one of the most important events in modern sports history.

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Part of the Sport in the Global Society series which provides historical perspectives on major athletic events.

Provides a detailed look at the economic viability of the Olympic movement following the 1976 Montreal Games.

Analyzes the political context of the era, including the impact of the 1980 Moscow Games.

Examines the 30-year legacy of the Los Angeles Games and their role in modernizing the Olympics.

Offers a balanced view of how the 1984 event served as both a success and a polarizing moment in history.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138886327
Category: Books > Subjects > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Other Sports > Sporting Events
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 June 2015
Listed Since: 17 October 2014

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