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K. Jefferys

The British Olympic Association

A History

K. Jefferys

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English
Palgrave Pivot
25 April 2014
General & world history; British & Irish history; Social & cultural history; Central government policies; Sports & outdoor recreation
Since its creation the British Olympic Association (BOA) has been one of the most important institutions in sports governance. In spite of its prominence there has hitherto been no single-volume history of the Association. This scholarly yet accessible study fills that gap, assessing the origins, evolution, strengths and shortcomings of the BOA.
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Imprint:   Palgrave Pivot
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   2.961kg
ISBN:   9781137363411
ISBN 10:   113736341X
Pages:   142
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction 1. Antecedents and Origins: Athens 1896 – St Louis 1904 2. Solid Foundations: Athens 1906 - London 1908 3. Trials and Tribulations: Stockholm 1912 – Amsterdam 1928 4. The Shadows of Depression and War: Los Angeles 1932 - London 1948 5. Post-war Challenges: Helsinki 1952 – Montreal 1976 6. Turbulence and Change: Moscow 1980 – Atlanta 1996 7. Into the Twenty First Century: Sydney 2000 – London 2012 and Beyond

Kevin Jefferys is Professor of Contemporary History at Plymouth University, UK. He has published widely on aspects of modern British political and social history, and his most recent book – Sport and Politics in Modern Britain (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012) – won the Lord Aberdare prize for sport history books, 2013.

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