Wiley-Blackwell, the STM and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.US, has published what it claims is the first academically thorough, researched history and analysis of the Paralympic Movement. Written by Dr. Steve Bailey, a sports historian, Athlete First: A History of the Paralympic Movement examines the beginnings, achievements and events that shaped the Paralympic Games, while comparing it to the Olympic Movement and other able-bodied sports.
In addition to a unique historical account of this Movement, Athlete First also chronicles the involvement of key players in administration and sports politics. It also examines the contributions of athletes of each Paralympic Game- from Rome in 1960 to Athens in 2004.
The book provides a behind-the-scenes look into the process that determines which type of disability and sport should be included in the Paralympic Games. It also highlights the 2008 Paralympic Games to be held in Beijing, China.
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