Sports Mega-Events: Social Scientific Analyses of a Global Phenomenon

This volume offers a distinctive and timely comparative analysis of the sociological, economic, and political significance of bids for, and the hosting of, sports mega-events throughout the world.

• A collection by leading international scholars examining sports mega-events, such as the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.
  
• Analyses the sociological, economic, and political significance of bids for, and the hosting of, sports mega-events.
  
• Explores the costs and benefits incurred by host cities.
  
• Focuses on both advanced and developing cities throughout Europe, Asia, North America, Australasia, and South Africa.