Routledge Handbook of Sport in China Taylor & Francis Ltd

This is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the history, and development of sport from the ancient to the contemporary era in China. It opens different perspectives on Chinese sport and addresses a wide range of issues central to the development of sport in the context of Chinese culture, politics, economy and society. It explores a diverse set of topics including the history of Chinese traditional sport, the rise of modern sport and the Olympic movement, sport and nationhood, sp...