{"product_id":"the-paralympic-games-explained-by-ian-brittain-9781138927162","title":"The Paralympic Games Explained","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Paralympic Games\u003c\/em\u003e is the second largest multi-sport festival on earth and an event which poses profound and challenging questions about the nature of sport, disability and society. \u003cem\u003eThe Paralympic Games Explained\u003c\/em\u003e is the first complete introduction to the Paralympic phenomenon, exploring every key aspect and issue, from the history and development of the Paralympic movement to the economic and social impact of the contemporary Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow in a fully revised and updated second edition, it includes new material on hosting and legacy, Vancouver 2010 to Rio 2016, sport for development, and case studies of an additional ten Paralympic nations. Drawing on a range of international examples, it discusses key issues such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehow societal attitudes influence disability sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe governance of Paralympic and elite disability sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe relationship between the Paralympics and the Olympics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003edrugs and technology in disability sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eclassification in disability sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContaining useful features including review questions, study activities, web links and guides to further reading throughout, \u003cem\u003eThe Paralympic Games Explained\u003c\/em\u003e is the most accessible and comprehensive guide to the Paralympics currently available. It is essential reading for all students with an interest in disability sport, sporting mega-events, the politics of sport, or disability in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608122015980,"sku":"9781138927162","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3f8619b169bf55e12b0111710cadeb06.jpg?v=1778185437","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-paralympic-games-explained-by-ian-brittain-9781138927162","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}