by Allen Guttmann (Author)
Glories and fiascos, triumphs and tragedies, records and near misses--all are included in this vivid history of the modern Olympics. Using as a backdrop the athletic events that draw television viewing audiences in the billions, Guttmann has written an interpretive social history of the games. 19 illustrations.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 191
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 01 Apr 1992
ISBN 10: 0252017013
ISBN 13: 9780252017018