Megaevents and Modernity

Megaevents and Modernity
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 : 9781134729166
ISBN-13 : 1134729162
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Book Synopsis Megaevents and Modernity by : Maurice Roche

Download or read book Megaevents and Modernity written by Maurice Roche and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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