As the world turns its eyes to the grand spectacle of the Olympic Games, we are reminded of the timeless spirit of competition, unity, and excellence that the Olympics represent. In celebration of this global event, the library proudly presents The Olympic Saga in Books exhibition. This exhibition features a carefully curated selection of books from our excellent library staff that delve into the rich history, cultural significance, and inspiring stories of the Olympic Games.
Whether you are a sports enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the Olympic phenomenon, our exhibition promises to offer something for everyone. Visit the New Book Reading area on the first floor, near the east entrance, and embark on an Olympic journey through the pages of these exceptional books. Let’s celebrate the spirit of the Olympics together!
*Please remember to check out first before you take the books outside the library.*
奥林匹克之梦
Author: 徐国琦
Publisher: 华中科技大学出版社
Call Number: GV651 .X78127 2019
《奥林匹克之梦》利用最新的档案资料，从一个百年的视角来审视中国的体育，探索了为什么中国在20世纪之交痴迷于西方体育，以及这与中国寻求国家和国际认同的关系。通过对乒乓外交和中国处理各种体育赛事的案例研究，本书提供了意想不到的细节和对中国重大外交政策制定过程的不同寻常的见解──这些见解将帮助读者理解中国与世界各国的互动。
奥运会的全球史
Author: 大卫·戈德布拉特
Publisher: 北京语言大学出版社
Call Number: GV721.5 .G615127 2021
《奥运会的全球史》是英国体育领域的畅销书作家大卫•戈德布拉特的一部权威的、全面的现代奥运会历史专著。它追溯与探究了从1896年雅典奥运会的复兴到2016年里约热内卢奥运会的举办之间的现代奥运会发展历程；梳理和揭示了在长达一百多年的漫漫历史长河中，现代奥运会是如何发展成今日的 “举世瞩目的全球性盛会” 的复杂演变过程；介绍了数届辉煌体育赛事中的无数个精彩瞬间与激情时刻，生动描绘了奥林匹克竞赛中那些令人眼花缭乱的小插曲——它们照亮了现代奥运会令人惊叹的百年史，也令这部著作妙趣横生。
看比赛
Author: 日本东京书籍株式会社书籍编辑部
Publisher: 北京联合出版公司
Call Number: GV731 .S87127 2020
本书简单扼要地介绍了60种体育国际赛事的规则、看点和实用有趣的观赛方式，并用轻松活泼的插图讲解了每种比赛的场地、动作要领和专业术语。不管是你未曾了解的体育规则，还是只知皮毛却没有掌握要领的观赛重点，本书都能为你一一解答。只要提前了解这些知识，你便能在观赛时享受更多乐趣。不仅可以发掘各种体育运动的博大精深之处，还可以更好地欣赏选手们令人钦佩的魅力。
Olympia: A Cultural History
Author: Barringer, Judith M.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Call Number: DF261.O5 B37 2021
The memory of ancient Olympia lives on in the form of the modern Olympic Games. But in the ancient era, Olympia was renowned for far more than its athletic contests. In Olympia, Judith Barringer provides a comprehensive and richly illustrated history of one of the most important sites in the ancient Greek and Roman world, where athletic competitions took place alongside―and were closely connected with―crucial religious and political activities.
Olympic Games: Design history of the Olympic Games since Athens 1896
Author: Osterwalder, Markus
Publisher: Niggli
Call Number: GV721.52 .O88 2020
Is there a bigger challenge for a designer than the creation of an identity for the Olympic Games? Each venue has developed its own unique image, merging national spirit and international trends with the Olympic spirit of friendship, solidarity and fairness. “Olympic Games: the design” provides an in-depth overview of the history of the Games, with for the first time the visual appearance in the center of attention: logos, mascots, medals, pictograms, uniforms, tickets, luggage tags, posters, souvenirs and much more.
世界体育秘史
Author: 弗朗索瓦 托马佐
Publisher: 社会科学文献出版社
Call Number: GV718 .H57127 2021
体育是一项成王败寇的游戏。它记载着胜利者的欢笑与喜悦的泪水，见证他们场上矫健的身影与场外累积的财富。在结果至上的体育世界，我们常常会遗忘那些失败者、弄虚作假者与幕后的体育事业参与者：经纪人、管理人员、教练、企业家、财务人员、记者、博彩公司乃至毒贩……在拳王阿里、莫克斯、球王贝利与费德勒们光鲜亮丽的背后，本书从独特视角另辟蹊径，深挖一段少人问津的历史。作者将为您揭开两个世纪体育发展历程的神秘面纱，讲述那些远离聚光灯却又对体育事业的实践与发展影响巨大的人物与故事。
Sport: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Cronin, Mike
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Call Number: GV704 .C76 2014
The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
In this Introduction of Sport, Mike Cronin charts the history of sport, from its traditional origins in folk football and cock fighting to its position as a global phenomenon today. Looking at a variety of sports from team games such as rugby, cricket, and football to games for individuals such as golf, tennis, and skiing, he considers how these first emerged and captivated the interest of ordinary people, and how sport has been transformed within our daily lives.
The Boys in the Boat
Author: Brown, Daniel James
Publisher: Penguin Books
Call Number: GV796 .B76 2014
For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.
Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.
The Sports Book
Author: Summers, David. & Davison-Aitkins, Tarda
Publisher: DK Publishing
Call Number: GV707 .S698 2007
Fully updated with the latest statistics and world records, “The Sports Book” is packed with comprehensive details for more than 200 different sports, from baseball to hockey, jujitsu to cross-country skiing, and water polo to gymnastics. This invaluable reference also includes an extensive Olympics section.
Book summaries and covers are sourced from the internet.
