Making the games / edited by Vassil Girginov.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Girginov, Vassil, 1956-

Series:

Routledge handbooks

Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games ; v. 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Olympic Games--(30th : 2012 : London, England).

Olympic Games.

Paralympics--(30th : 2012 : London, England).

Paralympics.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 321 pages) : illustrations, maps.

Place of Publication:

Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"The Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is the definitive, officially-licensed account of the world's greatest sporting mega-event. It tells the complete story of the 2012 Games from inception, through the successful bidding process and the planning and preparation phase, to delivery, aftermath and legacy. Written by a world-class team of international Olympic experts, sports researchers and writers, the book offers comprehensive analysis of the full social, cultural, political, historical, economic and sporting context of the Games. From the political, commercial and structural complexities of organizing an event on such a scale, to the sporting action that holds the attention of the world for three thrilling weeks, this book illuminates every aspect of the 2012 Games, helping us to better understand the vital role that sport and culture have in contemporary global society. The book is divided into two volumes. This, the first volume, examines the build up to London 2012, covering key topics such as: - the bidding process - planning and decision making - financing the Games - developing the Olympic infrastructure - engaging national and international governing bodies of sport - engaging the UK public - engaging a global public - developing a legacy programme - the cultural Olympiad. Richly illustrated with the personal accounts of key stakeholders, from sports administrators and politicians to athletes and spectators, and including essential data and evocative visual material, this book is essential reading for anybody with a personal or professional interest in the Olympic Games, global culture or the development of sport"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

pt. 1. Bidding for the Games

part 2. Delivering the Games

part 3. Engaging the UK public

part 4. Engaging sports

part 5. London 2012 and the world's participation

part 6. Conclusions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780203132517

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.