This book examines the formation of a globally oriented sports system in China, from the beginning of the reform process in 1978 to the present, focusing on the

China's rapid economic growth, modernization and globalization have led to astounding social changes. Contemporary China provides a fascinating portrayal of soc

Drawing on Chinese sources hitherto unavailable in the West including official documents and interviews with top athletes, the author explores the rise of Chine

This handbook illustrates the utility of global sport as a lens through which to disentangle the interconnected political, economic, cultural, and social patter

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