Olympic stadia : theatres of dreams
John, Geraint2019
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'Olympic Stadia' provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of Olympic Stadia including: the evolution of running tracks, the introduction of lighting and continuing improvements in spectator viewing and comfort standards. Co-authored by a world-renowned expert on sports architecture, the book systematically analyses every host stadium - from Athens 1896 to Tokyo 2020 - setting its design and construction in historical and political context.
Main title:
Olympic stadia : theatres of dreams / Geraint John and Dave Parker.
Author:
John, Geraint, authorParker, Dave (Journalist), author
Imprint:
London : Routledge, 2019.
Collation:
208 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 28 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781138698840 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
796.4809
Language:
English
BRN:
2250235