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Jules Boykoff
Political scientist known for critical research on the Olympic Games and host cities.
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Political scientist known for critical research on the Olympic Games and host cities.
Jules Boykoff (born September 11, 1970) is an American academic, author, and former professional soccer player. His research focuses on the politics of the Olympic Games, social movements, the suppression of dissent, and the role of the mass media in US politics, especially regarding coverage of climate change issues. Boykoff has written six books on the Olympic Games and two on soccer. His writing has been published in Al Jazeera, Jacobin, The Nation, The New York Times, and The Guardian, among many other venues. He is a frequent commentator and has appeared on CNN, Democracy Now! and The World, among many other outlets.
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Political scientist known for critical research on the Olympic Games and host cities.
Career and education
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Milwaukee Wave
Employers and institutions
Pacific University
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison · University of Portland
Fields of work
political science · sport · social movement · mass media · environmental policy · creative and professional writing · association football · political activity
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