This volume explores sporting mega-events, their social, political, and cultural characters, the value systems that they inscribe and draw on, the claims they m

This analysis explores the social history and politics of mega-events from the late 19th century to the present. Through case studies of events such as the 1851

Security Games: Surveillance and Control at Mega-Events addresses the impact of mega-events – such as the Olympic Games and the World Cup – on wider practic

Nowadays, sports Mega-events - with the Olympic Games leading the way – go over immense effort to showcase their environmental credentials. With that in mind,

This book focuses upon the legacies sought by cities that host major sports events. It analyses how governments, the IOC and others define and measure ‘legacy