Athlete First: A History of the Paralympic Movement
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Athlete First: A History of the Paralympic Movement
Athlete First: A History of the Paralympic Movement

Athlete First: A History of the Paralympic Movement

By
Steve Bailey (Author)  

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Today the Paralympic Movement is recognised as a global sporting phenomenon attracting thousands of athletes from an ever-increasing number of countries. Athlete First provides a thoroughly researched history and analysis of the Paralympic Movement, including the development and organisation of the International Paralympic Committee. As well as recounting factual achievements and events, the book examines the position of sport and international competition for people with a disability within their changing historical context and in relation to the Olympic Movement and able-bodied sport. The first history of the origins and development of the Paralympic movement Examines disabled sport and international competition within their changing historical context Includes details of key players in the movement - on and off the field Written in an accessible style by a recognised historian Athlete First will prove invaluable to researchers and professionals involved in the field of sport and disability as well as sport scientists and physical education specialists with an interest in sports history. The Publisher appreciates the role played by the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) in bringing this publication to fruition, and acknowledges the financial assistance provided by the International Olympic Committee.
Dr Steve Bailey. Winchester College, UK
  • Contributor: Steve Bailey
  • Imprint: Wiley-Interscience
  • ISBN13: 9780470058244
  • Number of Pages: 304
  • Packaged Dimensions: 193x254x23mm
  • Packaged Weight: 803
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Release Date: 2007-12-21
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Dr Steve Bailey. Winchester College, UK

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