Ethics, the Olympics and the Search for Global Values

The backlash against the Olympic Games reflects the failure of the major global institutions in dealing with the social and ethical consequences of globalisation in areas such as the environment, poverty, terrorism and natural disasters. Disillusionment with the Olympic Games mirrors the disenchantm...

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Main Author: Milton-Smith, John (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer 2002
In: Journal of business ethics
Year: 2002, Volume: 35, Issue: 2, Pages: 131-142
Further subjects:B Moral Development
B Professional Athlete
B Olympic Game
B Critical Success Factor
B Exciting Opportunity
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