Description
The turmoil surrounding the 1980 Olympic Games, says the author, was nothing new--it was merely the most recent, and most complex, manifestation of the political content of modern sport. Despite the mythology perpetrated by Olympic publicists, the modern Olympic Games were founded with expressly political goals in mind and continue to thrive on tie
About the Author
David B. Kanin has had access to information enabling him to present a unique perspective on the events surrounding the 1980 Moscow Olympics and U.S. boycott effort. In addition to his work with the CIA, he has taught in the Political Science Departments of Boston College and Framingham State College, both in Massachusetts.
Book Information
ISBN 9780367018559
Author David B Kanin
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g
About the Author
David B. Kanin has had access to information enabling him to present a unique perspective on the events surrounding the 1980 Moscow Olympics and U.S. boycott effort. In addition to his work with the CIA, he has taught in the Political Science Departments of Boston College and Framingham State College, both in Massachusetts.
Book Information
ISBN 9780367018559
Author David B Kanin
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g
