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基本説明
Investigating local politics in three U.S. cities - Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City - as they viewed for the role of Olympic host.
Full Description
What drives cities to pursue large-scale, high-profile events like the Olympic games? What are the consequences for citizens and local governments? Investigating local politics in three U.S. cities - Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City - as they vied for the role of Olympic host, this book provides a compelling narrative of the evolving political economy of modern megaevents. The authors reveal how the megaevent strategy typically is initiated by a coalition of public and private elites; how citizen involvement is managed and often curtailed; and how latent development agendas are revived and refocused to leverage Olympic opportunities. In assessing the impact of megaevent-driven growth, they look beyond the tax revenues and stadium costs to offer a nuanced examination of the ways Olympic dreams affect local governance and social conditions in urban economies.
Contents
Olympic Dreams. - Economic Growth and Local Politics. - Mega-events and Economic Development. - Los Angeles and the 1984 Summer Games. - Atlanta and the 1996 Summer Games. - Salt Lake City and the 2002 Winter Games. - Reading the Olympic Games.
