The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia

The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia is the first comprehensive book on the history, development, and contemporary significance of sport in Asia, covering topics such as the history of traditional Asian sport, the rise of modern sport, the Olympic Movement, mega sport events, sport governance and policy, gender, class, and ethnicity, and Asian sporting heroes and heroines. It offers a new perspective on understanding Asian sport and society and is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and professionals in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 616 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the history, development, and contemporary significance of sport in Asia. Covering a wide range of topics central to sport within the context of Asian culture, politics, economy, and society, it offers a fresh perspective on understanding the multifaceted nature of this mega-region's sporting landscape.

The book delves into diverse aspects, including the rich heritage of traditional Asian sports, the emergence of modern sport in Asia, the impact of the Olympic Movement on the region, the organization of mega sport events in Asia, sport governance and policy, the dynamics of gender, class, and ethnicity in Asian sport, and the remarkable stories of Asia's sporting heroes and heroines. Drawing upon the expertise of 74 esteemed international scholars, this authoritative, authoritative handbook offers a novel understanding of Asian sport and society, shedding light on how sport is uniting and reshaping the world in this vast and dynamic region.

Moreover, it provides readers with a valuable lens through which to contextualize the complex relationships between Asia and the global sport community. As a vital resource for students, scholars, and professionals 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, The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia is an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of this fascinating and rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 1200g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367504731