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Routledge London, Europe and the Olympic Games - History

Name: Routledge London, Europe and the Olympic Games - History
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex history of the Olympic Games through the lens of London's unique hosting legacy. This book examines the 2012 Games, a massive event where political, economic, and social expectations differed significantly from London's previous hosting years in 1908 and 1948. As the Olympics returned to Europe in 2012 after a long period of being held on other continents, this text analyzes the global impact of the event. It looks at how the world watched the Games and how Continental Europe responded based on its historical relations with England. This work sits at the intersection of history, cultural studies, and geopolitics, providing a detailed look at how sport functions within a global society. It is an essential resource for those studying the social and political dimensions of international sporting mega-events.

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Provides a historical comparison between the 2012 London Olympics and the previous 1908 and 1948 Games.

Analyzes the return of the Olympic Games to Europe following a long period of hosting on other continents.

Examines the unique political, economic, and social expectations surrounding the 2012 mega-event.

Explores the specific attitudes of Continental Europe regarding the Games and its historical ties to England.

Integrates perspectives from history, cultural studies, and geopolitics to explain the impact of the event.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415750148
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 May 2014
Listed Since: 08 October 2013

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