The London Olympics of 2012 [electronic resource] : Politics, Promises and Legacy /
Wagg, Stephen.author.
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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Criminology.
Social policy.
Communication.
Sports-Sociological aspects.
Cultural policy.
Sports.
Criminology and Criminal Justice, general.
Social Policy.
Media Studies.
Sociology of Sport and Leisure.
Cultural Policy and Politics.
Popular Science in Sports.