Success and Failure of Countries at the Olympic Games

By Danyel T. Reiche

Book Overview

The Olympic Games is undoubtedly the greatest sporting event in the world, with over 200 countries competing for success. This important new study of the Olympics investigates why some countries are more successful than others. It addresses the factors that determine a country's failure or success and discusses the theoretical concepts that explain why national sporting achievement has become a policy priority around the globe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815357273
• ISBN13: 9780815357278
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"