{"title":"Gill McKay","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eGill McKay\u003c\/em\u003e, an insightful author with a focus on the vibrant worlds of arts and culture. Her engaging writing captures the essence of cultural dynamics, providing readers with a deep understanding of artistic landscapes and traditions. Among her notable works is \u003cem\u003eCulture Report: Eunic Yearbook 2016, Vol. 8\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling piece that reflects on significant cultural events and trends throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGill McKay's expertise shines through her detailed analyses and eloquent expression, making her books a treasure trove for art enthusiasts and cultural scholars alike. Dive into her writings to explore the richness and diversity of artistic expression, and gain a new perspective on the cultural phenomena that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"culture-report-eunic-yearbook-2016-vol-8-by-gill-mckay-9783958291980","title":"Culture Report: Eunic Yearbook 2016, Vol. 8","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA girl riding a bicycle in Saudi Arabia is more than simply a private activity. Vladimir Putin's Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, shortly before the Crimean intervention, proclaimed Russia's new values and the idea that only a strong nation could organise international events of such scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe corruption charges against FIFA raise the question: has the World Football Federation facilitated a worldwide culture of corruption? And what will happen if millions of Chinese choose to swap their bikes for cars?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSport has universal appeal that transcends language and cultural barriers. But can it still serve intercultural relations after the charges against FIFA and the International Olympic Committee? Do \"European Games\" in a country like Azerbaijan with its repressive government even make sense? While recent events in Paris raise the question of mega sport events and terrorism, sport still has the capacity to develop goodwill and foster international conversations. Sport supports integration and understanding while opening doors that otherwise stay closed in politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConflict resolution, human rights, equality, the fight against racism, the environment—these are just a few areas in which sport plays a role. Can sport be a strategic instrument in foreign cultural policy? Can global sport still be a role model for civil society and achieve wider development goals? How can the pitfalls of large sport events be avoided and opportunities, including nation and continent branding, be best used?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll these questions and more are what \u003cem\u003eCulture Report: Eunic Yearbook 2016, Vol. 8\u003c\/em\u003e will answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46986638622956,"sku":"9783958291980","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9133173483597.jpg?v=1763001432"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/gill-mckay.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}