This book offers new perspectives through which to observe and interpret mega-events. Using the specific case studies of World’s Fairs, Di Vita and Morandi pr

This book brings together different perspectives of mega-event bidding, hosting and legacies. Their impact is considered through an international range of mega-

Planning and Managing Smaller Events: Downsizing the Urban Spectacle explores the role of smaller scale events in contributing to the renewal and development of

This book provides theoretical and empirical perspectives on the urban impact of mega-events globally. It takes mega-events as an instance to analyse urban tran

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