01701nam0-2200361---450-99000847380040332120070613124613.01-4051-5270-2000847380FED01000847380(Aleph)000847380FED0100084738020070226d2006----km-y0itay50------baengGB--------001cySports mega-eventssocial scientific analyses of a global phenomenonedited by John Horne and Wolfram ManzenreiterOxfordBlackwell publishing©2006vii, 199 p.tab., graf.23 cm<<The >>sociological review monographContiene riferimenti bibl. e indice dei nomiThis volume offers a distinctive and timely comparative analysis of the sociological, economic, and political significance of bids for, and the hosting of, sports mega-events throughout the world. A collection by leading international scholars examining sports mega-events, such as the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup. Analyses the sociological, economic, and political significance of bids for, and the hosting of, sports mega-events. Explores the costs and benefits incurred by host cities. Focuses on both advanced and developing cities throughout Europe, Asia, North America, Australasia, and South Africa.SportAspetti sociali306.48321itaHorne,JohnManzenreiter,WolframITUNINARICAUNIMARCBK990008473800403321306.483 HOR 13092BFSBFSSports mega-events730379UNINA