Sports Mega-Events
Social Scientific Analyses of a Global Phenomenon
John Horne editor Wolfram Manzenreiter editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:8th Sep '06
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This volume offers a distinctive and timely comparative analysis of the sociological, economic, and political significance of bids for, and the hosting of, sports mega-events throughout the world.
- A collection by leading international scholars examining sports mega-events, such as the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.
- Analyses the sociological, economic, and political significance of bids for, and the hosting of, sports mega-events.
- Explores the costs and benefits incurred by host cities.
- Focuses on both advanced and developing cities throughout Europe, Asia, North America, Australasia, and South Africa.
"Issues and concerns--globalization, urbanism, security, public policy, the media, economic impact--are well referenced. This book will serve those interested in how sport intersects with cultural studies, economics, and sociology worldwide... Recommended." Choice
ISBN: 9781405152907
Dimensions: 231mm x 155mm x 13mm
Weight: 290g
212 pages