Megaevents and Modernity
Author | : Maurice Roche |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2002-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134729166 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134729162 |
Rating | : 4/5 (162 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Megaevents and Modernity by : Maurice Roche
Download or read book Megaevents and Modernity written by Maurice Roche and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the social history and politics of 'mega-events' from the late 19th century to the present. Case studies: 1936 Berlin Olympics, 1992 Barcelona Olympics, 1851 Crystal Palace Expo. A thoroughly new and ground-breaking analysis.