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The Political Past and Present of the Olympics with Jules Boykoff

Aug 14, 2024
59:57

0:08 — Jules Boykoff is a Professor of Government and Politics at Pacific University and a former professional soccer player. His research focuses on the politics of the Olympic Games, social movements, the suppression of dissent, and the role of the mass media in US politics. His latest book is What Are the Olympics For?

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