Sport and nationalism in asia: power, politics and identity

Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367738846
Date de publication :
18 déc. 2020
Dimensions :
24,6 x 17,4 cm
Poids :
260 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The book is an analysis of the relationship between sport and nationalism from an Asian perspective. It examines how the Olympics and other international and regional sports events have fostered an active interweaving of sport, politics and nationalism. It discusses the role of traditional sport in the building of national consciousness and nati