Inside the Olympics : a behind-the-scenes look at the politics, the scandals, and the glory of the games / Richard W. Pound.
| Author/creator | Pound, Richard W. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [Etobicoke, Ont.] : Wiley, ©2004. |
| Description | xv, 288 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Going home -- Who guards the guards: judging -- Performance cheats: doping -- The flame flickers: politics and terror -- Playing fair: human rights -- Keeping corporate company: sponsorship -- Broadcast bonanza: TV rights -- Selecting Olympic hosts (Zeus help us) -- Passing the torch: Samaranch -- Conclusion -- Sports organization acronyms -- Olympic Games host cities. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| ISBN | 0470834544 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV721.5 .F69 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |