ABSTRACT
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 addresses the gap between the vibrant academic scholarship within China and the limited understanding of Chinese sport outside of the country. 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, sport and politics and international relations, sport and physical education, sport and economy and commerce, sport and social stratification and diversity, and sport leisure and tourism. It offers critical insights into the multifaceted world of China, past and present—a contribution to our collective knowledge and understanding of Chinese sport and society—and is useful reading for students, researchers, and professionals with an interest in the field of China and Chinese sport.
This Handbook has been contributed to by a team consisting of 88 leading Chinese and Asian experts and scholars with varied backgrounds of studying and working in European, North American, and Australian universities, as well as Western scholars with expertise on China and its sports system and practice. It is composed of ten parts classified by different subjects. It provides a wide lens through which to better contextualise the relationships between China and the world within the global sport community.
The Routledge Handbook of Sport in China is a vital resource for students and scholars studying the history, politics, sociology, culture and policy of sport in China, as well as sport management, sport history, sport sociology, and sport policy and politics. It is also valuable reading for those who are working in international sport policy making and sport organisations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|50 pages
Sports History and Tradition in Ancient China
part II|51 pages
The Rise of Modern Sports and Olympics
part III|15 pages
Sports, Politics, Diplomacy, and International Relations
part IV|49 pages
Sports Policy, Law, and Governance
part V|47 pages
Sports and Physical Education in Schools
chapter 24|5 pages
From the ‘Cooperation of Sports and Education’ to the ‘Integration of Sports and Education’
part VI|53 pages
Sports and Physical Fitness for the Community and Society
chapter 27|6 pages
Sports and Social Stratification in Contemporary China
part VII|60 pages
Elite Sports Development, Chinese Character, and Nationalism
chapter 37|7 pages
The Effects of Hosting the Olympic Games in China
part VIII|45 pages
Sports Economy, Commerce, Business, and Management
chapter 46|11 pages
“An Art of Regrets”
part IX|53 pages
Sports in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan
chapter 52|5 pages
Olympic Model
part X|35 pages
Research Structure, Funding, and Management