The Paralympic Games Explained, 3rd Edition
$113.11
- Paperback
286 pages
- Release Date
9 December 2025
Summary
Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, The Paralympic Games Explained is the leading introduction to the Paralympic Games, one of the largest multi-sport mega-events in the world. The book explores every key aspect of the Games, from the history and development of the Paralympic movement to the Games’ economic and social impact.
This new edition includes new data and research material from Paris 2024, Beijing 2022 and Tokyo 2020ne, and looks ahead to Los Angeles 20…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781032903576 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1032903570 |
| Author: | Ian Brittain |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 286 |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Release Date: | 9 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 560g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Ian Brittain
Ian Brittain is an internationally recognised expert in the study of disability and Paralympic sport. He has formerly been an Executive Board member of the International Stoke Mandeville Wheelchair Sports Federation, was the Sports Coordinator for the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) World Games in Rio de Janeiro, and currently acts as Heritage Advisor to World Abilitysport. He has attended six of the last seven summer Paralympic Games, only missing Tokyo 2020ne due to COVID regulations, and was a Ceremonies Consultant for the London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony. His research focuses upon sociological, historical, and sports management aspects of Paralympic and disability sport.
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