The Olympic Games and the Environment
Description
This book examines the environmental credentials of Olympic Host cities and the opportunities afforded by hosting the Games towards the ecological modernization of the host nation by using perspectives offered by environmental sociology. It also sets out projections for the environmental legacy of London 2012.
Keywords
Political SciencePublic PolicyEnvironmental PolicySports & RecreationSociology of SportsSocial ScienceSociologyScienceEnvironmental ScienceAnthropologyCultural & Social
2013Book
Author(s)John Karamichas
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230228610
LanguageEnglish
