Olympic Dreams The Impact of Mega-Events on Local Politics |
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| Author:
| Burbank, Matthew J.
Andranovich, Gregory D.
Heying, Charles H. |
| Series title: | Explorations in Public Policy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55587-991-4 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2001 |
| Publisher: | Lynne Rienner Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $22.00USD $25.00 |
Book Description:
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What drives cities to pursue large-scale events like the Olympic games? Investigating local politics in three U.S. cities-Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City-as they vied for the role of Olympic host, this book provides a narrative of the evolving political economy of modern megaevents.
What drives cities to pursue large-scale events like the Olympic games? Investigating local politics in three U.S. cities-Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City-as they vied for the role of Olympic host, this book provides a narrative of the evolving political economy of modern megaevents.