Megaevents and Modernity: Olympics and Expos in the Growth of Global Culture
, by Roche,MauriceNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780415157117 | 0415157110
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 10/19/2000
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.