The London Olympics of 2012: Politics, Promises and Legacy

Name: The London Olympics of 2012: Politics, Promises and Legacy
Brand: Palgrave Macmillan
SKU: 9781137326331
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By (author): Stephen Wagg

Analysing the politics of the 2012 London Olympics, Stephen Wagg examines the framing of London's bid to host the Games, arguments about the Games' likely impact and the establishment of 'Fortress London' to protect the Games. The book asks who won, and who lost out, in this important event as well as exploring its media coverage and legacy. See more

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Dimensions: 140 x 216mm
Publication Date: 27 Aug 2015
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781137326331

About Stephen Wagg

Stephen Wagg is a professor in the Carnegie Faculty of Leeds Beckett University UK and has written widely on the politics of sport. With Helen Jefferson Lenskyj he edited The Palgrave Handbook of Olympic Studies (2012). His other recent books include Sounds and the City (edited with Brett Lashua and Karl Spracklen Palgrave 2014) Thatcher's Grandchildren (edited with Jane Pilcher Palgrave 2014) and An Introduction to Leisure Studies (with Peter Bramham 2014).

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