The London Olympics of 2012
| Author | : Stephen Wagg |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 188 |
| Release | : 2016-04-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137326348 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137326344 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (344 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The London Olympics of 2012 by : Stephen Wagg
Download or read book The London Olympics of 2012 written by Stephen Wagg and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
