A fully revised third edition of The Paralympic Games Explained by Ian Brittain has been released by Routledge, offering an updated and comprehensive overview of the Paralympic Games and the Paralympic movement. Published on December 9, 2025, this edition reflects recent developments in Paralympic sport and scholarship and incorporates new research and data from the Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022, and Paris 2024 Games, with forward-looking perspectives toward Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032.
The book examines key areas including the history and governance of the Paralympic movement, disability and society, media and marketing, sustainability, and the social and economic impact of the Games. It also introduces new theoretical approaches and presents ten new international case studies, featuring countries such as France, Chile, Namibia, Samoa, and South Korea.
Designed as both an academic text and a reference resource, the book includes chapter review questions, study activities, and guided reading suggestions. It is intended for students, researchers, educators, and professionals with interests in adapted physical activity, disability sport, sport management, and sport and society.
Authored by Ian Brittain, an internationally recognized scholar in Paralympic and disability sport studies, the book draws on extensive academic expertise and applied experience within the Paralympic movement.
The Paralympic Games Explained (3rd Edition) is available in paperback, hardback, and eBook formats through Routledge.
https://www.routledge.com/The-Paralympic-Games-Explained/Brittain/p/book/9781032903576
