Mega-events and modernity : olympics and expos in the growth of global culture /

• Roche, Maurice.

• Major events -- Sociology.
• Recreation -- Sociology.
• Sporting events -- Sociology.
• Exhibitions -- Sociology.

• Routledge,

• 0415157129
• 9780415157124

• £17.99

• 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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