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Intersections and differentiations: a corpus-assisted discourse study of gender representations in the British press before, during and after the London Olympics 2012 [PDF]
, 2017 This study examines the impact of a global sports event on gender representations in media reporting. Whereas previous research on gender, sport and media has been mainly concerned with sports events in the North American or Australian context, this ...
Hunt, Sally, Jaworska, Sylvia
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Talking about the 'rotten fruits' of Rio 2016:framing mega-event legacies [PDF]
, 2021 Legacy has become a watchword of hosting mega-events in recent years, used to justify massive spending and far-reaching urban transformations. However, academic studies of legacy outcomes suggest there is only limited evidence for the efficacy of using ...
Talbot, Adam
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High‐elevation endemic plants predicted to lose habitat from changing climate in Washington State
American Journal of Botany, EarlyView.Abstract Premise High‐elevation plants face unique challenges from potential climate change impacts that will likely require upslope migration into increasingly smaller suitable habitat. This situation is particularly acute for endemic species that by definition occupy small geographic ranges.
Nicholas L. Gjording +4 more
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Security in Beijing 2008 and Beyond [PDF]
, 2008 In the lead-up to the 2008 Olympics, HRIC has been monitoring key aspects of preparationsfor the Beijing Games, including sponsorships, venue construction and the Chinese government's commitments as host of the Games.
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The Insistence of Blackness and the Persistence of Antiblackness in Ireland
Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper positions Ireland as a critical site for examining the insistence of blackness and an antiblackness created and sustained through Irish ethnonationalist imaginaries and exclusionary processes. Drawing on connected sociologies and Irish Black Studies, this enquiry argues that antiblackness in Ireland operates as a generational force,
Philomena Mullen
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Gender Representation of Athletes in Finnish and Swedish Tabloids
Nordicom Review, 2016 The study examines quantitatively and qualitatively gender representation in Finnish and Swedish tabloids’ sports coverage during Athens 2004 summer and Turin 2006 winter Olympics.
Laine Antti
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Archaeological Prospection, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Ancient Olympia was one of the most important sanctuaries and the venue for the Olympic Games in Greek and Roman times. Its remains are located in the Olympia Terrace (Peloponnese, Greece) at the present‐day confluence of the rivers Alpheios and Kladeos at the base of Mount Kronos.
Sarah Bäumler +10 more
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Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019 The first part of the work presents the theoretical basis. An important aspect of this section is to present the history of the image, the various stages of its development of its precursors detailing Personal Public Relations.
Ilona Cięszczyk
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Maia Agerup Brings Olympic Experience to RWU Sailing [PDF]
, 2016 On the heels of fierce competition in the Rio Olympics, the freshman starts her RWU Sailing season this ...
William, Nicholas
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Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, EarlyView.Purpose To analyze epidemiologic trends, injury prevalence, and mechanisms of injury associated with rock climbing. Methods The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, a public emergency department database, was queried for rock climbing–related injuries from 2014 to 2023. Data extracted included demographics, anatomic region injured, diagnosis,
Titan Z. Alexio +6 more
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