London's Olympic Legacy: The Inside Track

Gillian Evans

London's Olympic Legacy: The Inside Track

Gillian Evans

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Abstract

This book provides a unique perspective on the behind the scenes planning of London's Olympic legacy. I had unprecedented access to the legacy organisations, institutions, and individuals involved with the 2012 Games. This has allowed me, in a highly accessible and engaging style, to capture a sense of the unfolding drama as attempts were made in London to harness the juggernaut of Olympic development, and its commercial imperative, to the broader cause of meaningful post-industrial regeneration in East London.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	UK
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan Ltd
Number of pages	241
ISBN (Electronic)	978-0230313903
ISBN (Print)	0230313906
Publication status	Published - 31 Jul 2016

UN SDGs

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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

London
Olympics
Legacy
urban anthropology
regeneration
post-industrial city
urban planning
East London
social class
Olympic Stadium

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London's Olympic Legacy: The Inside Track

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