Winters of Discontent: The Winter Olympics and a Half Century of Protest and Resistance (Sport and Society)

By: Russell Field and Adam Berg and Christine O’Bonsawin and Jules Boykoff and Sven D. Wolfe and Liv Yoon and Jan O. Tangen and Bieke Gils and Keiko Ikeda and Tyrel Eskelson

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Synopsis: Every four years, the Winter Olympics become a focal point for activism and resistance. But in the modern era, mere bids to host the Games have sparked fierce opposition from groups motivated by local or global concerns. Russell Field edits a collection that charts the evolution of protest around the Winter Games and illuminates the issues at the heart of anti-Olympic activism. The essays collectively explore the shifting dynamics and power relations between the civic coalitions that pursue the Winter Olympics and the social movements that oppose their efforts. The contributors look at specific Games impacted by dissent and probe the issues that swirled around failed and withdrawn bids. In addition, contributions on the contemporary Olympics describe current or future bids while delving into the campaigns demanding host nations pay attention to economic, social, humanitarian, and environmental concerns. A first-of-its-kind collection, Winters of Discontent profiles the wide range of activists and social movements that have organized against the Winter Olympics.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780252088445
Related ISBNs:: 9780252046377
Publisher:: University of Illinois Press
Date of Addition:: 01/07/25
Copyrighted By:: the Board of Trusteesof the University of Illinois
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Sports, Outdoors and Nature, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Russell Field
Introduction by:: Russell Field