The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia (Routledge International Handbooks)

Synopsis

This is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the history, development and contemporary significance of sport in Asia. It addresses a wide range of issues central to sport in the context of Asian culture, politics, economy and society. The book explores diverse topics, including the history of traditional Asian sport; the rise of modern sport in Asia; the Olympic Movement in Asia; mega sport events in Asia; sport governance and policy; gender, class and ethnicity in Asian sport, and Asia’s sporting heroes and heroines. With contributions from 74 leading international scholars, it offers a new perspective on understanding Asian sport and society, telling the story of how sport in this mega-region is coming together and reshaping the world in the process. It also provides readers with a wide lens through which to better contextualise the relationships between Asia and the world within the global sport community. The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia is a vital resource for students and scholars studying the history, politics, sociology, culture and policy of sport in Asia, as well as sport management, sport history, sport sociology, and sport policy and politics. It is also valuable reading for those working in international sport organisations.

Copyright:

2021

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9780429590276

Related ISBNs:

9780429061202, 9780367183776, 9780367183776, 9780367504731, 9780367504731

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

05/23/20

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Fan Hong and Lu Zhouxiang

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Sports, Sociology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Fan Hong

Edited by:

Lu Zhouxiang