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NOlympians

Inside the Fight Against Capitalist Mega-Sports in Los Angeles, Tokyo and Beyond

Jules Boykoff

Explore the global rise of anti-Olympics activism and the declining popularity of hosting sports mega-events in NOlympians. This thought-provoking book delves into the myths of prosperity and highlights the darker side of hosting the Olympics. Join Jules Boykoff on a journey through Los Angeles, where the Democratic Socialists of America have launched the NOlympics LA campaign ahead of the 2028 Summer Games. He demonstrates how their activism fits with the resurgence of socialism in the US and beyond, backed by research and personal experiences. This is an inspiring story of activists fighting against the odds and embracing the transformative politics of democratic socialism.
Publish Date
2020-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
2020-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.78
ISBN
9781773632766
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2021-03-21T20:02:31.000Z
Easy Sunday book recommendation: “NOlympians” by @JulesBoykoff      source