Olympic Games, the Soviet Sports Bureaucracy, and the Cold War

Delve into the intricate world of sports and politics with Olympic Games, the Soviet Sports Bureaucracy, and the Cold War by Jenifer Parks. Published in 2018 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, this insightful study spans 232 pages, exploring the Soviet bureaucracy that managed Olympic sports during the tense Cold War era. Parks meticulously analyzes how Soviet sports administrators combined political acumen with professional pragmatism to enhance participation and optimize success, all while advancing Soviet political and diplomatic objectives. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of sports administration and international relations, offering a unique perspective on how ideology shaped athletic endeavors in the Soviet Union. Whether you're a scholar, sports enthusiast, or history buff, this compelling narrative will enrich your understanding of the complexities of Olympic sports under the shadow of the Cold War.