The Olympic Games and the Environment
Author | : J. Karamichas |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 141 |
Release | : 2013-01-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137297471 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137297476 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Olympic Games and the Environment by : J. Karamichas
Download or read book The Olympic Games and the Environment written by J. Karamichas and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.