Athlete first [electronic resource] : a history of the paralympic movement / Steve Bailey.

Athlete first [electronic resource] : a history of the paralympic movement / Steve Bailey.

9780470724316 (electronic book)
9780470058244
0470058242

Chichester, England ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, [2008]

©2008

English

1 online resource (xx, 281 pages) : illustrations

GV722.5.P37 B35 2008eb

796.087/4

"Today the Paralympic Movement is recognised as a global sporting phenomenon attracting thousands of athletes from an ever-increasing number of countries. Athlete First provides a thoroughly researched history and analysis of the Paralympic Movement, including the development and organisation of the international Paralympic Committee. As well as recounting factual achievements and events, the book examines the position of sport and international competition for people with a disability within their changing historical context and in relation to the Olympic Movement and able-bodied sport." "Written in an accessible style by a recognised historian Athlete First will prove invaluable to researchers and professionals involved in the field of sport and disability as well as sport scientists and physical education specialists with an interest in sports history."--BOOK JACKET.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-271) and index.

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