Discusses how the winter games related to Norwegian culture and ethos.

How did the Olympics evolve into a multi-national phenomenon? How can the Olympics help us to understand the relationship between sport and society? What will b

The Olympics: The Basics is an accessible, contemporary introduction to the Olympic movement and Games. Chapters explain how the Olympics transcend sports, enga

National Identity and Global Sports Events looks at the significance of international sporting events and why they generate enormous audiences worldwide. Focusi

The book focuses on the distinctive contribution that Joseph Maguire has made to process sociology and the study of sport. Maguire’s work over the past three