Olympic Dreams: The Impact of Mega-Events on Local Politics
What drives cities to pursue large-scale, high-profile events like the Olympic games? What are the consequences for citizens and local governments? Investigating local politics in three U.S. cities -... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1555879918
ISBN13:9781555879914
Release Date:May 2001
Publisher:Lynne Rienner Publishers
Length:203 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"
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Recommended reading for students of political science
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
In Olympic Dreams: The Impact Of Megaevents On Local Politics, Matthew Burbank, Gregory Andranovich, and Charles Heying effectively collaborate to survey the controversial questions arising when municipalities compete for, and agree to support the staging of a manor international event. Using Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City as case examples of American cities which hosted the Olympics, the authors present a comprehensive study of what precedes and ultimately follows this international sporting event, its impact on the municipality's political and financial economy. Very highly recommended reading for students of political science and international studies, Olympic Dreams is a particularly timely contribution in light of recent international meetings sponsored by the World Trade Organization, The World Bank, Organization of American States, and various United Nations organizations holding their conferences and meetings in American cities.
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