Library Olympic Studies Centre
Winter Olympic Games: Vancouver
Bibliography
Selected documents on the occasion of the Vancouver Olympic Games
April 2011
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Contents
1. Winter Olympic Games ...... 2
2. Vancouver 2010 ...... 3 2.1. The Games ...... 3 Young readers ...... 4 2.2. The Organizing Committee...... 4
3. Canada ...... 5 3.1. Sport and Olympic Games ...... 5 3.2. Vancouver and Canada ...... 6 Young readers ...... 7
4. Access to the IOC Library ...... 8
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1. Winter Olympic Games
The treasures of the Olympic Winter Games Carlton Books Limited; text by Martha McIntosh in collab. with the Olympic Museum's Educational and Cultural Service and Collections team and the IOC Olympic Studies Centre London: Carlton Books, 2009. 53 p.
Published in association with the official Olympic Museum and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), "The Treasures of the Olympic Winter Games "brings the glorious history
of this global sporting event to life through more than 200 photographs and 20 removable artifacts.
The Winter Olympics: an insider's guide to the legends, lore and events of the Games Ron C. Judd Seattle: Mountaineers Books, 2009. 252 p.
Combining the lore and magic of the Winter Games with profiles of the individual sports, author Ron Judd has created the ultimate insider's guide to complement the Olympic games in Vancouver. Judd devotes a chapter to each competitive sport, examining its history, key competitors in past Olympics, the newest athlete contenders, how the sport is played and judged, and more. Anecdotes and fun facts about the Winter Olympics give the reader a true sense of being at the games. And for readers who want to hit the slopes or rinks of British Columbia, Judd includes a round-up on outfitters and access to the Olympic venues.
De Chamonix à Vancouver : un siècle d’olympisme d’hiver Eric Monnin Méolans-Revel : Ed. Désiris, 2010, 216 p.
Cet ouvrage nous fait revivre une page de l’histoire des sports d’hiver, de l’Antiquité à nos jours, et des Jeux olympiques d’hiver. En rappelant le contexte historique, en mettant l’accent sur les victoires ou les records légendaires, mais aussi en précisant les enjeux des compétitions, le bonheur ou le désarroi des athlètes. Abondamment illustré de documents d’archives du Comité international olympique, riche d’informations sur les participants et les résultats de toutes les olympiades, De Chamonix à Vancouver est un portrait vivant, par l’image et le texte, de l’olympisme en hiver.
Factsheets available on www.olympic.org
- Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games - The Olympic Winter Games - Olympic Winter Games Medals from Chamonix 1924 to Vancouver 2010 - Records and medals of the Olympic Winter Games - The Olympic Winter Games Medals from Chamonix 1924 to Vancouver 2010 - The Winter Olympic Games Mascots from Innsbruck 1976 to Vancouver 2010
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2. Vancouver 2010
2.1. The Games
The Vancouver Games: A Spectacular choice
Jeffrey D. Peterman... [et al.] Pottstown, Pa.: JDP Econ, 2003, 174 p.
How will those games compare to Turin? Does Canada and its western city Vancouver have a better chance to host the greatest Olympics ever than the Italian metropolis or other past host cities? It won't be the first time for Canada to host the world and see how they compare.
Vancouver 2010: Olympic Games and Arts in the City: the Potential Impacts of the Olympic Games 2010 and their Cultural Component on the Arts Community of Vancouver, Canada Kirsten Garmers VDM Verlag, 2008. 200 p.
Urban development and the arts strongly influence each other all the more when mega-events such as the Olympic Games are added to the picture as they will be in Vancouver in 2010. What happens to a city and its arts community once the decision for the next host city is made?
Managing corporate partner relationships to achieve sustainability: case study of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games YANG, Xinquan Vancouver: University of British Columbia, 2009. 55 p. E-document The purpose of this study was to investigate how corporate sponsorship can contribute to Olympic sustainability (i.e., economic, environmental and social sustainability, the “triple bottom line”). The research focused on the partnership management strategies between the Vancouver Organizing Committee and six national Vancouver 2010 corporate sponsors.
Vancouver’s promise of the world’s first sustainable Olympic Games Holden M, MacKenzie J, Van Wynsberghe R. IN Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy 2008, vol.26 (5) 882 – 905 E-document Vancouver has committed to host the world’s first sustainable Olympic Games in 2010. This analysis leads to insight into the boundaries of the meaning of sustainability in the context of a mega event, in which, more than any particular demonstration project, the communicated message of sustainability may be the most lasting legacy.
Learning from the 2010 Vancouver winter Olympic Games about Aboriginal peoples of Canada Aragon Ruiz, Antonio Master of Arts – MA, Adult education, 2008, 171 p. E-document
Olympic costs & benefits: a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic games Marvin Shaffer, Alan Greer and Celine Mauboules Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, 2003, 31 p. E-document
Factsheet available on www.olympic.org: The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
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Young readers
Miga, Quatchi et Sumi : l’histoire des mascottes de Vancouver 2010 Miga, Quatchi and Sumi: the story of the Vancouver 2010 mascots Michael Murphy and Vicki Wong Seattle: Mountaineers Books, 2009
The lovable mascots, and their sidekick, of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games! The story of the 2010 Winter Olympics mascots Miga, Quatchi, Sumi and their sidekick Mukmuk
unfolds on the magical landscape of Canada's West Coast. Written in both English and French and featuring modern illustration and design, this delightful tale is a perfect introduction to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Objectif développement durable : Vancouver 2010 : dossier pédagogique E-document : Théodora Delacrétaz français Lausanne: Le Musée Olympique, 2009. 61 p. anglais allemand Un document illustré de photos et de schémas explicatifs pour étudier les Jeux sous l’angle du
développement durable. Ce dossier donne des informations sur les icônes des Jeux, analyse des initiatives entreprises dans une logique de développement durable et invite les élèves (6-16 ans) à l’action.
Objective sustainable development: Vancouver 2010: educational kit E-document: Théodora Delacrétaz French Lausanne: Olympic Museum, 2009. 61 p. English German A document illustrated with photos and explanatory diagrams to help you study the Games from
the angle of sustainable development. This kit offers information on the icons of the Games; analyses the sustainable development initiatives followed; and invites pupils (aged 6-16) to act by proposing projects.
2.2. The Organizing Committee
The IOC Library proposes the VANOC’s official publications, i.e.:
- The sea to sky games = Les jeux entre mer et ciel. Vancouver : Vancouver 2010 Candidate City, 2002. Dossier de candidature de Vancouver pour les Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2010 Vancouver’s Candidature file for the Winter Olympic Games 2010
- Brochures explicatives par sport : Vancouver 2010. Vancouver : VANOC, 2009, 1 vol. + 1 DVD Sport explanatory books: Vancouver 2010. Vancouver: VANOC, 2009, 1 vol. + 1 DVD
Website of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games: http://www.vancouver2010.com
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3. Canada
3.1. Sport and Olympic Games
Sport In Canada: a History Don Morrow, Kevin Wamsley Oxford University Press Canada, 2005. 328 p.
Sport in Canada traces how class, race, and gender determined who played what, when, and how, and presents a vivid account of the forces that shaped sport, some of the individuals who figured prominently, and the broader social context in which various organized sports developed.
Canada: our century in sport 1900-2000 Dave Best, ed. Hans Posthuma. Markham Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2002. 592 p.
This anthology celebrates the most exciting and memorable moments in Canadian sport in the 20th century.
Hearts of gold: stories of courage, dedication, and triumph from Canadian olympians Lorne Zeiler Vancouver: Raincoast Books, 2004, 169 p.
Hearts of Gold is a collection of moving stories from over 20 Canadian Olympic athletes. But more than that, each story tells of an athlete who has faced extraordinary challenges--physical adversity, political situations, technical mishaps--and how he or she found the courage to rise above.
Gold medal "misfits": how the unwanted Canadian hockey team scored Olympic glory Pat MacAdam Ancaster: Manor House Pub., 2007. 240 p.
It's the untold story of a team cobbled together at the last minute that was so severely trounced in an exhibition match that many Canadians were against sending them to the Olympics for fear of embarrassment. With little financial support, the team stayed in fleabag hotels and were widely ridiculed - until they hit Olympic ice and made hockey history.
Factsheet available on www.olympic.org : Canada and the Olympic Winter Games
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3.2. Vancouver and Canada
The Vancouver stories: West Coast fiction from Canada's best writers Derek Fairbridge Vancouver: Raincoast Books, 2005. 388 p.
The city of Vancouver means different things to different people, but it is as revered and beloved by its residents as it is by the millions of people who visit every year. And it has been both the inspiration and setting for some of Canada's most interesting fiction. The 15 stories in this collection present the experience of Vancouver--living here, visiting or just passing through--filtered through the imaginations of some of Canada's most famous fiction stylists.
Vancouver Book of Everything: everything you wanted to know about Vancouver and were going to ask anyway Samantha Amara, Beverly Cramp Lunenburg: MacIntyre Purcell, 2008. 208 p.
No book is more comprehensive than the Vancouver Book of Everything. Whether you are a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, there is no better resource about the city of Vancouver.
Histoire du Canada Paul-André Linteau Paris : Presses Universitaires de France, 2007. 127 p.
De l'époque des premiers habitants de l'Amérique du Nord jusqu'à nos jours, cet ouvrage retrace l'histoire du deuxième plus grand pays au monde. Il offre ainsi au lecteur un éclairage essentiel à la compréhension du Canada d'aujourd'hui.
Les Premières nations du Canada Olive Patricia Dickason Silléry: Septentrion, 2005. 511 p.
Cette publication utilise une approche interdisciplinaire pour retrouver l'histoire complète du Canada, en commençant par l'arrivée des premiers occupants en Amérique et en révélant leur influence sur l'ensemble canadien.
Canada's First Nations: a history of founding peoples from earliest times Olive Patricia Dickason, David T. McNab Oxford University Press. 2009. 576 p.
This book is a comprehensive history of Canada's original inhabitants. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the story of the more than 50 First Nations of Canada is carefully woven together.
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Young readers
Les Premières nations Robert Liversey, A. G. Smith Saint-Boniface : Ed. des Plaines Canada, 2008. 95 p.
Qui sont ces peuples? Où habitaient-ils? Quels étaient leurs légendes, leurs mythes, leurs héros et leur divinité? Cette publication permet aux jeunes lecteurs d'apprendre de façon interactive.
The Kids Book of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Diane Silvey Toronto: Kid Can Press, 2005
This title in the acclaimed Kids Book of series is a balanced, in-depth look at the cultures, struggles and triumphs of Canada's first peoples.
D'est en ouest : légendes et contes canadiens Mathieu Pierre Saint-Boniface : Ed. des Plaines, 2008. 190 p.
Ce livre convie le lecteur à un véritable pèlerinage au coeur de 24 des plus fabuleuses légendes du folklore canadien. Pédagogue de renom, Pierre Mathieu transpose dans une langue simple et accessible l’univers enchanteur qui a fait la renommée de chaque province et territoire du Canada.
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4. Access to the IOC Library
The IOC Library offers the general public, academics, the Olympic family and the IOC administration access to the official publications of the Olympic Movement, as well as a large collection of books, journals, CD-ROMs and DVDs on the Olympic and sports world.
The references cited may be consulted at or borrowed from our Library.
However, if you wish to acquire any of these titles, we suggest that you contact a bookshop directly.
What are the conditions for borrowing documents from the library? - Resident in Switzerland and proof of identity - Up to ten documents loaned for one month
Inter-library loans: If you are in another location and wish to borrow a document from our library, you need to: - be registered with a library in your region or country. - This library will send us the request, and we will send it the documents by post.
Opening times: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on: Mondays from November to the end of March. The Library is also closed during the official holidays, the 1st May, Friday after Ascension Day, between Christmas and New Year, and also during the second week of January for an inventory to be taken.
www.olympic.org/library
IOC Library 1, Quai d’Ouchy Case Postale 1001 Lausanne Switzerland Tel.: +41 (0)21 621 66 11
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