{"title":"Jules Boykoff","description":"\u003cp\u003eJules Boykoff’s works delve into the complex intersections of sport, politics, and society, offering critical perspectives on events often celebrated without scrutiny. Readers can expect incisive analyses that challenge mainstream narratives, particularly through explorations of the Olympic Games and the mechanisms of public dissent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a strong focus on social justice and cultural critique, Boykoff’s books invite reflection on how sports function beyond entertainment, revealing the broader implications for communities and civic engagement. His thoughtful approach makes this collection essential for those interested in the politics of sport and its role in contemporary education and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-are-the-olympics-for-by-jules-boykoff-9781529230284","title":"What Are the Olympics For?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAthletes first\u003c\/em\u003e is a slogan the International Olympic Committee often touts, but the reality is very different, as preeminent Olympics expert Jules Boykoff shows in \u003cem\u003eWhat Are the Olympics For?\u003c\/em\u003e While the world's attention is riveted by the triumphs and tribulations on their screens, there is much that goes on behind the scenes that is deeply troubling: athletes are increasingly voicing concerns over physical, mental and sexual abuse, and they are collectively expressing grievances around equity and human rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutside the stadiums, problems range from the democratic deficit and corruption surrounding the awarding of the Games, to displacement of people and gentrification of neighbourhoods to make way for Olympic venues, to the environmental damage that Olympic construction inflicts and then tries to greenwash away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoykoff tells us that radical steps are required if the Games are to be fixed and only then will they be truly \u003cem\u003eathletes first\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433309683948,"sku":"9781529230284","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529230284.jpg?v=1774765240"},{"product_id":"the-suppression-of-dissent-by-jules-boykoff-9780415978101","title":"The Suppression of Dissent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite longstanding traditions of tolerance, inclusion, and democracy in the United States, dissident citizens and social movements have experienced significant and sustained—although often subtle and difficult to observe—suppression in this country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing mechanism-based social-movement theory, \u003cem\u003eThe Suppression of Dissent\u003c\/em\u003e explores a wide range of twentieth century episodes of contention, involving such groups as mid-century communists, the Black Panther Party, the American Indian Movement, and the modern-day globalization movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608176378092,"sku":"9780415978101","price":376.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e4552bfe37d62d84492a1882d5b6d62a.jpg?v=1778202758"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jules-boykoff.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}