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Language: en
Pages: 435
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2002-11-01 - Publisher: Routledge
This analysis explores the social history and politics of mega-events from the late 19th century to the present. Through case studies of events such as the 1851
Language: en
Pages: 217
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-06-05 - Publisher: Manchester University Press
The spectacle of major cultural and sporting events can preoccupy modern societies. This book is concerned with contemporary mega-events, like the Olympics and
Language: en
Pages: 289
Pages: 289
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-03-27 - Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Bringing together many of the most influential scholars in sport and media studies, this book examines the diverse ways that media influences our understanding
Language: en
Pages: 247
Pages: 247
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-10-05 - Publisher: Routledge
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