Cesar R Torres: 2 books

Book cover of The Olympics and Philosophy
by Michael W. Austin, Raymond Angelo Belliotti, Scott F. Parker
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2012

It is said the champions of the ancient Olympic Games received a crown of olive leaves, symbolizing a divine blessing from Nike, the winged goddess of victory. While the mythology of the ancient games has come to exemplify the highest political, religious, community, and individual ideals of the time,...
Book cover of Diplomatic Games

Diplomatic Games

Sport, Statecraft, and International Relations since 1945

by Andrew L. Johns, Heather L. Dichter, Evelyn Mertin
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2014

International sporting events, including the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup, have experienced profound growth in popularity and significance since the mid-twentieth century. Sports often facilitate diplomacy, revealing common interests across borders and uniting groups of people who are otherwise...
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