![The Impact of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Diminishing Contrasts, Increasing Varieties The Impact of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Diminishing Contrasts, Increasing Varieties](images/9781137405074.jpg)
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.