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Planning for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic legacy: a figurational analysis

Daniel Bloyce Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ, UK
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Emily Lovett Department of Physical Education and Sports Studies, Newman University College, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 3NT, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 361-377 | Published online: 19 Nov 2012

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