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The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics were seen as a success and the hosts were praised for the promotion of equality, tolerance and unity as well as inspiring a legacy to continue these values. This volume contains a collection of sociological case studies which critically assess the diverse impacts of London 2012 and its key controversies.
Contents
1. Introduction; Kevin Dixon and Tom Gibbons 2. The 2012 Paralympics and Perceptions of Disability in the UK; Stuart Braye, Kevin Dixon and Tom Gibbons 3. The GB Football Team for London 2012: What's all the fuss about?; Tom Gibbons, Kevin Dixon, Stuart Braye 4. London 2012: The Women's Games? Examining the Photographic Evidence; Amy Godoy-Pressland and Gerald Griggs 5. A Critical Examination of the London 2012 Legacy; Mike McGuinness 6. Conclusion: Diminishing Contrasts, Increasing Varieties; Tom Gibbons and Kevin Dixon