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Book Information Morné Joubert, Charlene Kok & Darlene Kluka |
Bailey, S. (2008) Athletes first: A history of the Paralympic Movement John Wiley & Sons Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, England. ISBN: 978-0-470-05824-4 Cost: 75,- EURO The first history of the origins and development of the Paralympic Movement, this book takes an in-depth look at the challenges and achievements that have made the Paralympic Movement what it is today. Bailey, a recognised historian, has explored the historical archives of the Paralympic Movement and from an enormous volume of material he presents a detailed examination of the position of sport and international competition for people with a disability within their unique historical context. This book analyses the early history of the Paralympic Games and details the evolution of disability sport organisations over the past five decades. The landmark efforts of Sir Ludwig Guttmann clearly placed people with a disability on the map. Within this chronology, stimulating stories and dramas emerge that highlight the changing context in which people with a disability have been able to secure their place in the world of sport. Bailey details the relationships between organisations including the involvement of the International Olympic Committee in the development of sport for people with a disability and the creation of the International Paralympic Committee. This book will prove to be an invaluable resource for everyone involved with or interested in sport for people with a disability, including scholars, scientists, historians, administrators, coaches and athletes. Students across many disciplines will also gain greater understanding from this book. Bailey has done an excellent job in researching and writing an outstanding historical account of the Paralympic Movement. Contact: Morné Joubert, Honours Student University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa Email: mornecharlene@gmail.com Charlene Kok, Honours Student University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa Email: mornecharlene@gmail.com Prof. Dr. Darlene Kluka, Extraordinary Professor University of Pretoria Email: Darlene.kluka@up.ac.za http://www.icsspe.org/portal/index.php?w=1&z=5 Book Information Athletes first: A history of the Paralympic Movement Morné Joubert, Charlene Kok & Darlene Kluka