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Olympic Games and global cities : what future for an Olympic system in turmoil?

Faure, Alexandre, editor

2024

Overview

This volume offers a comprehensive overview of current debates on the influence of the Olympic Games on cities, urban policies and the governance of global cities, making a valuable contribution to the fields of Olympic studies and urban studies. Historically, Western cities such as Paris, London, and later Los Angeles, have been the primary hosts of the summer Games. However, the link that existed between the world metropolises of the last century and the Games has deeply changed. Growing concerns about the Games' costs and environmental impact have prompted a shift in the expectations of candidate cities and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This evolution favours more modest bids, and a resurgence of global cities and historical Olympic host cities within the Olympic landscape.

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Subject: Olympic host city selection. / Olympic host city selection History. / Olympics Planning. / Hosting of sporting events Economic aspects. / Sport.
• ISBN: 9789819995981

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
GV721 .O49 2024	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE