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Paralympic The Games - ebook
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Paralympic The Games - ebook
Paralympic The Games offers a compelling exploration of how Paralympic sports have evolved from a modest rehabilitation program at Stoke Mandeville Hospital to a global phenomenon that challenges our understanding of human potential. The book weaves together three essential narratives: the historical development of Paralympic competition, the role of adaptive technology in enabling athletic excellence, and the profound social impact of the Paralympic movement on worldwide disability perception.
Through meticulous research drawing from International Paralympic Committee archives and interviews with key stakeholders, the book reveals how Dr. Ludwig Guttmann's initial vision of sports as rehabilitation for veterans transformed into today's elite sporting event. Readers gain fascinating insights into the technical aspects of Paralympic sports, including the complex classification systems that ensure fair competition and the cutting-edge adaptive technologies that empower athletes to achieve extraordinary feats.
The book's unique strength lies in its multidisciplinary approach, connecting sports science, biomedical engineering, and sociology to demonstrate how Paralympic sports influence everything from medical practices to social policy. Written in an accessible style that appeals to both academic and general readers, it progresses naturally from historical foundations through technical innovations to social impact, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of disability rights, athletic achievement, and technological advancement in sports.
| Kategoria: | Sports & Recreations |
| Język: | Angielski |
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| ISBN: | 978-82-339-5352-2 |
| Rozmiar pliku: | 509 KB |
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