"This state-of-the-art collection brings together key researchers in events and politics. Discussing highly relevant topics, such as soft power, international relations, activism, corruption, and governance, this offering will be an important resource for graduate students and researchers alike."
Prof. Milena M. Parent, Telfer School of Management and School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa; Director, Executive Masters in Sport Organisation Management, English program
"This is an important and timely collection that brings together a diverse range of perspectives on the connections between events and politics. Understanding the politics of events will only become more vital in our turbulent times. Because it includes a mixture of historical and contemporary cases, this book will be valued by researchers and students who want to get a sense of the bigger picture issues in events research."
Dr James Kennell, Head of Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Surrey, UK
"This edited collection makes a timely contribution to the field, bringing together a range of leading researchers to how events are implicated in geopolitical processes. I particularly liked the books coverage, including chapters on soft power, sport event diplomacy, sport washing, activism, and political power. This book will be an important reference point for researchers and students looking to understand more about how events are political and politicised, providing a platform for some actors to promote their political agendas, while also allowing others to contest it. The geographical coverage of the chapters also means that the book will be of interest to scholars across the world."
Prof. David McGillivray, Professor of Event and Digital Cultures, Centre of Culture, Sport and Events, University of the West of Scotland, UK
This timely and thought-provoking collection critically examines the political dimensions, on and off the field of play, of major events, including the increasingly important soft power benefits that hosting successful events can bring to the host nation or city. As we seek to harness the collective experience and unifying power of events, the multi-faceted political dimensions at play can enhance or work against that aim for unity and cohesion. Spanning sport, arts and culture, this collection will be of interest to those both looking at the history of events past, and considering the place that events could play in future.
Ruth Hollis OBE, Chief Executive, Spirit of 2012
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