The Asian Games: Modern Metaphor for The Middle Kingdom Reborn: Political Statement, Cultural Assertion, Social Symbol (Sport in the Global Society - Historical Perspectives)
by J.A. Mangan, Marcus P. Chu, Dong Jinxia
Analyzes the Asian Games as a political, cultural, and social symbol of China’s modern resurgence within global sport history.
About This Book
This book explores the significance of the Asian Games in relation to China’s evolving identity.
It considers the event as both a political statement and a means of cultural assertion.
The work situates the Games within broader historical and social frameworks.
Contributors analyze how sport reflects and shapes national ambitions.
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