Contact zones of the Olympics As Mary Louise Pratt defined in “Arts of the Contact Zone”‚ contact zones are social spaces where cultural interactions happen; including cultural exchange‚ conflicts‚ understanding‚ and sometimes unbalance of power in contact zones. Relating closely to cultural diversity‚ contact zones definitely exist in global events around the world‚ when people from different places gather together and communicate with one another. The Olympics‚ as one of the most influential global
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Impacts of Beijing 2008 An appraisal of the impact of the Beijing Olympics presented by Lee Sands considered that‚ ‘the huge inflows of investment to support the Olympics and recreate Beijing have had an important ripple effect on economic growth’. To prepare for the games‚ China invested nearly $40 billion in infrastructure alone from 2002 to 2006‚ transformed the cityscape of Beijing. Furthermore‚ the Olympics have had a significant influence on Beijing’s economic development‚ environment‚ and
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of London. The IOC (International Olympic Committee) awarded the city of London the right to stage the 2012 summer Olympics after fighting off fierce competition (Adam‚ 2005). The bid for the games has always had loud political undertones that were obvious during the bidding process. Some of the arguments raised included the benefits and negative effects hosting the games could bring. This paper examines the economic benefits and costs of hosting the Olympics. The net benefits are found to be positive
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th he 2012 Gamees and the Olympic Park would be itss crown jeweel (see Exhib bit 1 for a ma ap of London n and the locaation of the Olympic O Park k). And if all went accordiing to plan‚ the sporting venues‚ houssing‚ transporrtation links‚ and a parks built to supportt the Games would w serve to revitalize the t East Lond don communiity. o 2009‚ howeever‚ William mson had mo ore pressing issues i to con nsider. As Heead of In the spring of Ticketting for the 2012 Games‚‚ he and his team were responsible
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The United States Olympic Committee (USOC)‚ initially named the American Olympic Association‚ was formed in 1896. Members of the committee sought to provide assistance to United States Olympic athletes with training and other needs. As the USOC is not government funded the committee has relied heavily on corporate funding and private donations (“Team USA‚” 2011). However‚ over the years while the continued appeal of the Olympic Games remained‚ the increased cost of housing‚ clothing‚ and caring for
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Stefanie Boniel Period 2. DBQ Essay The Olympic games today have been influenced by many factors that happened throughout history. In documents 2 and 8‚ the increases of women participants in the games show social change of the world. In documents 3 and 4 the influence of nationalism causes countries to become extremely competitive. In 6 and 3 nations show their pride of their home country by proving themselves as top notch. In 7 and 10‚ the opinionated views of a Japanese and Pakistani journalist
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cellphone‚ email. However in 1892‚ such technology did not exist‚ but people unite in different way – Olympic. It is an athletic game originally held in Greece city states every four years in honor of Zeus‚ their god. Shaped by many factors; ever since the first modern Olympic start in Athens in 1896 this competition became international celebrated. Such as the countries ‘pride of associate with Olympic‚ the impact of conflict political view affects the team‚ the economic opportunities created by the
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High Intermediate 2B Grammar and Writing May 6‚ 2014. The Impact of the World Cup and the Olympic Games on Brazilian Infrastructure To prepare Brazil to host two major sporting events‚ this country is experiencing a construction boom. The promise of the country to host two of the biggest events in the world requires effort and many studies that the work do not injurious the population and the environment. The investments will bring several benefits for Brazil. The economy will increase significantly
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Do you know how the Olympics all started? The purpose of this paper is to explain how the Olympics first began and why it began. There are many different games that have been adapted over the years. The importance of this paper is to inform the reader of how the Olympics developed and why it developed. Body The Olympics were said to originate long ago in the city of Olympia. The games developed because the Greeks idealized physical fitness and mental discipline. The one Greek to model these ideals
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History of the Olympics The Olympic Games originated long ago in ancient Greece. Exactly when the Games were first held and what circumstances led to their creation is uncertain. We do know‚ however‚ that the Games were a direct outgrowth of the values and beliefs of Greek society. The Greeks idealized physical fitness and mental discipline‚ and they believed that excellence in those areas honored Zeus‚ the greatest of all their gods. One legend about the origin of the Olympic Games revolves around
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