Sport and Nationalism in China
Author:   Zhouxiang Lu (National University of Ireland Maynooth, Ireland) ,  Fan Hong (University of Western Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Volume:   29
ISBN:  

9780415540018


Pages:   234
Publication Date:   13 November 2013
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Our Price $315.00 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Sport and Nationalism in China


Add your own review!

Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   Zhouxiang Lu (National University of Ireland Maynooth, Ireland) ,  Fan Hong (University of Western Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   29
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9780415540018


ISBN 10:   0415540011
Pages:   234
Publication Date:   13 November 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

"Introduction 1. From Celestial Empire to Nation State: Sport and the Origins of Chinese Nationalism (1840–1911) 2. Sport, Nationalism and the Building of the Modern Chinese Nation State (1912–1949) 3. The Spirit of the Nation: Wushu and Chinese Nationalism in the Republic of China Era (1912–1949) 4. Nationalism and Sport in the Mao Era (1949–1976) 5. The Dream to Be a Strong Country: Nationalism, the Olympic Strategy and China’s Gold Medal Fever (1980s–Present) 6. Sport, ""Small Nationalism"" and ""Big Nationalism"" 7. Sport and Anti-Japanese Sentiment in Contemporary China 8. Conclusion"

Reviews

The Book shows that sport functions as a powerful cultural force serving the constructions of national identity and national unity through the date of nation building in China... There were some impressive points in considering the characteristics of emerging nationalism in China. Prof. Keiko Ikeda, Hokkaido University, Japan


"""The Book shows that sport functions as a powerful cultural force serving the constructions of national identity and national unity through the date of nation building in China… There were some impressive points in considering the characteristics of emerging nationalism in China."" Prof. Keiko Ikeda, Hokkaido University, Japan"


Author Information

Lu Zhouxiang is a lecturer in Chinese Studies in the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Fan Hong is Winthrop Professor in Asian Studies and Director of Confucius Institute at the Faculty of Arts, the University of Western Australia.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

MRG2025CC

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
 Shopping cart
Mailing List

 

Sign up now