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This book offers a comprehensive overview of current debates on the influence of the Olympic Games on cities, urban poli......more
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This book examines the interplay between football, politics, violence, passion, and morality in Argentina. Drawing on or......more
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Bringing together the most prestigious writings on mental health in sport and physical activity from the International S......more
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This book comprehensively evaluates the role of the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) - the world’s l......more
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In a League Their Own! is the true story of the Dick, Kerr Ladies FC. Formed at a munitions factory in Preston, their un......more
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Now in its second edition, this book provides a focused, comprehensive overview of up-to-date mental health research, mo......more
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Respected pedigree authority Avalyn Hunter explores how Northern Dancer and his sons have established a royal dynasty th......more
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Originally published in 1971 The Countryside on View is a handbook which provides extensive information about the many w......more
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In the decades after the Civil War, sports slowly gained a prominent position within American culture. This development ......more
Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Introduction to Sport Marketing is a clear, straightforward, and conci......more
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The great British golf course architect Dr Alister MacKenzie left a legacy of inspired writings on the many subjects tha......more
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