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Author:   Maurice Roche
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9780415157124

ISBN 10:   0415157129
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   14 September 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Lists of tables and illustrations, Preface, Acknowledgements, 1. Mega-events and modernity: perspectives and themes, PART 1: Mega-events and the growth of international culture, 2. Expos and cultural power: capitalism, nationalism and imperialism, 3. Mega-events and cultural citizenship: consumerism, inclusion/exclusion and internationalism, 4. The Olympics, internationalism and supernationalism: international sports events and movements in the inter-war period, PART 2: Mega-events and the growth of global culture, 5. Mega-events, cities and tourist culture: Olympics and expos, 6. Mega-events and media culture: sport and the Olympics, 7. Mega-events and global citizenship: Olympic problems and responses, 8. Mega-events, identity and global society: theoretical reflections, Notes, Bibliography, Author and name index, Subject index

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... a fine scholarly work with a rich set of informative footnotes and a definitive bbibliography.. -CHOICE, July 2001

... a fine scholarly work with a rich set of informative footnotes and a definitive bbibliography.. <br>-CHOICE, July 2001 <br>

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