Olympic Ceremonialism and the Performance of National Character: From London 2012 to Rio 2016

By Rodanthi Tzanelli

This book examines the London 2012 opening and closing ceremonies and the handover to Rio 2016 as articulations of national and cosmopolitan belonging. The ceremonial performances supported imaginative travel and created a tornad ros: an ideal form of 'human' that manipulates audiovisual narratives of culture and identity for global audiences.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137336315
• ISBN13: 9781137336316
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"