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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
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
