Megaevents and Modernity (2002)

Maurice Roche

Year:	2002
Authors:	Maurice Roche
Publishers:	Routledge
Pages:	296
Print type:	BOOK

Description:

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.