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International Journal of Heritage Studies Volume 19, 2013 - Issue 2: EXAMINING THE OLYMPICS: HERITAGE, IDENTITY AND PERFORMANCE
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Editorial

Examining the Olympics: heritage, identity and performance

Sean Gammon School of Sport, Tourism and the Outdoors, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Gregory Ramshaw Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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Emma Waterton The Institute for Culture and Society, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Pages 119-124 | Received 17 Apr 2012, Accepted 18 Apr 2012, Published online: 10 May 2012

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Zachary M. Jones & Davide Ponzini. (2018) Mega-events and the Preservation of Urban Heritage: Literature Gaps, Potential Overlaps, and a Call for Further Research. Journal of Planning Literature 33:4, pages 433-450.
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Gregory Ramshaw. (2014) Too Much Nostalgia? A Decennial Reflection on the Heritage Classic Ice Hockey Event. Event Management 18:4, pages 473-477.
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