{"product_id":"9788497913690","title":"BEYOND THE RINGS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBEYOND THE RINGS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMes enllà dels anells\u003c\/i\u003e (Beyond the Rings), Jordi Camps Prat offers a deep and critical analysis of the Olympic Games, from the foundational ideals of Baron de Coubertin to the complex reality of today. The work explores how the world's largest sporting event has evolved into a phenomenon where fraternity and universalism coexist with politics, commercial gigantism, corruption, and doping. The reader will discover how the historical decisions of Olympic leaders have transformed the Games into an economic success that has, nevertheless, lost much of the original spirit of 1896.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book breaks down the trajectory of the modern Olympic Games, highlighting the contradictions between idealistic principles and actual practice. Camps Prat examines how the political use of sport has been a constant, from the first editions to the Beijing Games, analyzing the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its relationship with multinationals and the United Nations. The work addresses topics such as excessive commercialization, corruption scandals, discrimination, and doping, offering a critical view that shows how the Games have become a reflection of global tensions, far from the dreams of their founder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical evolution of the modern Olympic Games since 1896.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between Olympic ideals (fraternity, internationalism) and political and commercial reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the power of the IOC and its dependence on multinationals and international bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical phenomena: corruption, doping, gigantism, and discrimination in sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe political use of the Olympic Games, with special reference to the Beijing Games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in the history of sport, investigative journalism, and the social sciences. It is ideal for those seeking a critical and documented view of the Olympic Games beyond the official narrative, and for anyone who wants to understand the power dynamics surrounding the global sporting phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and documented perspective on the transformation of the Olympic Games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and political context to understand the IOC's decisions and their consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of specific cases of corruption, doping, and political instrumentalization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on the clash between foundational ideals and current commercial reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camps Prat, Jordi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eumo Editorial SAU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympic and Paralympic Games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fora de Joc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 455 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMes enllà dels anells\u003c\/i\u003e is a reference work for anyone wanting to delve into the hidden side of the Olympic Games. Jordi Camps Prat combines historical rigor and critical analysis to offer a narrative that demystifies the sporting event, while maintaining an accessible and well-documented tone. Its focus, centered on the tensions between ideals and reality, makes it an essential read for sports science students, journalists, and fans of contemporary history who are looking for a vision beyond the grand slogans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EUMO EDITORIAL SAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405179871579,"sku":"9788497913690","price":14.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791369.jpg?v=1781824768","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497913690","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}