Mega-events have long been used by cities as a strategy to secure global recognition and attract future economic investment. However, while cultural mega-events

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

Bringing together many of the most influential scholars in sport and media studies, this book examines the diverse ways that media influences our understanding

Since the turn of the twenty first century, there has been a trend for urban "mega events" to be awarded to cities and nations in the East and Global South. Suc

The spectacle of major cultural and sporting events can preoccupy modern societies. This book is concerned with contemporary mega-events, like the Olympics and