Olympic Dreams The Impact of Mega-Events on Local Politics (Explorations in Public Policy)

Matthew J. Burbank; Gregory D. Andranovich; Charles Heying

ISBN 10: 1555879918 / ISBN 13: 9781555879914

Verlag: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2001

Fine, bright example except for fading to the spine strip. 202 pp. with index. A work that explores not only why and how cities pursue mega-events like hosting the Olympic games but weaves research on cut=rrent urban politics. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers E19341

Inhaltsangabe:

What drives cities to pursue large-scale, high-profile events like the Olympic games? What are the consequences for citizens and local governments? Investigating local politics in three U.S. cities - Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City - as they vied for the role of Olympic host, this book provides a compelling narrative of the evolving political economy of modern megaevents. The authors reveal how the megaevent strategy typically is initiated by a coalition of public and private elites; how citizen involvement is managed and often curtailed; and how latent development agendas are revived and refocused to leverage Olympic opportunities. In assessing the impact of megaevent-driven growth, they look beyond the tax revenues and stadium costs to offer a nuanced examination of the ways Olympic dreams affect local governance and social conditions in urban economies.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Matthew J. Burbank is assistant professor of political science at University of Utah. Greg Andranovich is associate professor of political science at California State University Los Angeles. Charles H. Heying is assistant professor of urban studies and planning at Portland State University.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Olympic Dreams The Impact of Mega-Events on ...
Verlag: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Fine