Megaevents and Modernity: Olympics and Expos in the Growth of Global Culture

By Maurice Roche

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415157110
• ISBN13: 9780415157117
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.2" x 10.0"