Routledge Handbook of Sport in China

<p>This is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the history and development of sport from the ancient to the contemporary era in China. It addresses the gap between the vibrant academic scholarship within China and the limited understanding of Chinese sport outside of the country. It opens different perspectives on Chinese sport and addresses a wide range of issues central to the development of sport in the context of Chinese culture, politics, economy, and society. It explores a diverse set of topics including the history of Chinese traditional sport, the rise of modern sport and the Olympic movement, sport and nationhood, sport and politics and international relations, sport and physical education, sport and economy and commerce, sport and social stratification and diversity, and sport leisure and tourism. It offers critical insights into the multifaceted world of China, past and present—a contribution to our collective knowledge and understanding of Chinese sport and society—and is useful reading for students, researchers, and professionals with an interest in the field of China and Chinese sport.</p><p>This Handbook has been contributed to by a team consisting of 88 leading Chinese and Asian experts and scholars with varied backgrounds of studying and working in European, North American, and Australian universities, as well as Western scholars with expertise on China and its sports system and practice. It is composed of ten parts classified by different subjects. It provides a wide lens through which to better contextualise the relationships between China and the world within the global sport community.</p><p><i>The Routledge Handbook of Sport in China</i> is a vital resource for students and scholars studying the history, politics, sociology, culture and policy of sport in China, as well as sport management, sport history, sport sociology, and sport policy and politics. It is also valuable reading for those who are working in international sport policy making and sport organisations.</p> <p><strong>Part I Sports History and Tradition in Ancient China</strong></p><p>1. The Bodily Practice, Thoughts and Beliefs in Pre-Qin Period (before 221 BC)</p><p>2. Sports Transformation in Qin and Han Dynasties and Three Kingdoms Period</p><p>3. Sports in the Two Jin and the Southern and Northern Dynasties</p><p>4. Sport, Physical Activity, and Health in Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (581-979)</p><p>5. Sports Development in Song and Yuan Dynasties (960-1368)</p><p>6. The Transformation of Traditional Sports in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1840)</p><p>Part II The Rise of Modern Sports and Olympics</p><p>7. The Early Diffusion of Modern Western Sport to China</p><p>8. Physical Liberation and Feminism: Women’s Sports in the Republic of China</p><p>9. Christianity and the Transformation of Physical Education and Sport in China</p><p>10. Sporting Events and Competitions in Modern China</p><p>11. Going Global: China’s Participation in the Olympics During the Republic of China</p><p>12. China and the Far Eastern Championship Games</p><p>Part III Sports, Politics, Diplomacy, and International Relations</p><p>13. International Sporting Bids, China, and the Relations with Its Neighbours</p><p>14. Sport Diplomacy and International Relations of China</p><p>Part IV Sports Policy, Law, and Governance</p><p>15. Professional Football in China: The Past, Present, and Future</p><p>16. The Systemic and Political Governance of Chinese Sports</p><p>17. Mass Sports and Its Role In Economic Development</p><p>18. School Sport and University Sports Club Development in China</p><p>19. Chinese Sports Lottery: Development and Regulations</p><p>20. Sports Law in China</p><p>Part V Sports and Physical Education in Schools<i> </i></p><p>21. The Influence of Gender Identities and Development on Sports and Physical Education in China</p><p>22. A Comparative Study on the Policies and Practices of Physical Education in Schools at the Compulsory Education Stage Between China and Japan</p><p>23. Preschool Children’s Sports Policy Development and Health Since the Reform and Opening Up in China</p><p>24. From the ‘Cooperation of Sports and Education’ to the ‘Integration of Sports and Education’: The Road of Training Elite Sport Talents in China</p><p>25. A Critical Assessment of Physical Education Systems in Schools</p><p>Part VI Sports and Physical Fitness for the Community and Society</p><p>26. Sports and Physical Fitness of Senior Citizens</p><p>27. Sports and Social Stratification in Contemporary China: Migrant Workers, Citizenship, and Sport Rights</p><p>28. Sports Participation of Ethnic Minorities</p><p>29. Sports Policy and Development for the Masses: A Historical Overview</p><p>30. China’s Selection System for Disabled Athletes and its Advantages</p><p>31. Gender Politics and Women’s Sports Participation in the People’s Republic of China</p><p>32. Sports Participation Among Children and Adolescents</p><p>Part VII Elite Sports Development, Chinese Character, and Nationalism</p><p>33. China at the Asian Games: Progress and Prospects</p><p>34. Athletes' Development in China: The Success and Challenge</p><p>35. Flying the Flag at the Olympics: Representing Nation Through Elite Sports Space</p><p>36. The Commercialisation and Professionalisation of High-Performance Sports</p><p>37. The Effects of Hosting the Olympic Games in China: From Host and Non-Host Cities’ Perspectives</p><p>38. Social Media Marketing in China</p><p>39. The Naturalization of Athletes in Mainland China</p><p>40. Inheritance and Enrichment: The Cultural Heritage of Beijing Olympic Games</p><p>Part VIII Sports Economy, Commerce, and Management</p><p>41. Sport Commerce and Event Management in the Global Commodity Chains</p><p>42. The Promotion of Rural Revitalization in China through Grassroots Sports Social Organisations</p><p>43. Sport Economy and Urban Development</p><p>44. Leisure Sports in China: Policy and Practice</p><p>45. Generation Z Consumers and New Trends in the Chinese Sports Industry</p><p>46. "An Art of Regrets": Creativity and Constraints in Olympic Documentary Making in China</p><p>Part IX Sports in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan</p><p>47. A Review of Taiwan Sports</p><p>48. Sport and Hong Kong’s Identity in Transition Since 1997 - Sport Played as a Binder or Not?</p><p>49. The Development of Sports-for-All Culture in Post-Colonial Hong Kong</p><p>50. The Development Of Sporting Culture In Hong Kong: Hong Kong Gay Games 2023</p><p>51. The Collaborative Innovation of Taekwondo Halls in the Cross-Straits under the Background of Chinese Mainland's Taiwan Policy</p><p>52. Olympic Model: Consensus on Cross-Strait Sports Communicate Since the Reform and Opening Up of the People’s Republic of China</p><p>53. The Transition of Hong Kong Elite Sports Policy Before and After 1997</p><p>Part X Research Structure, Funding, and Management: Institutes, Projects, Journals, Publications on Sports, PE, and Leisure</p><p>54. A Review of Major Publications on Chinese Sport within Western Scholarship in the Twenty-First Century</p><p>55. Management of Chinese Sports Science Research: Sport Science Institutes, Societies, and Organizations</p><p>56. A Review of Chinese Journals, Conference Proceedings, and Publications in Sports Social Science</p><p>57. A Bibliometric Review on the Publications of Exercise and Sport Science in the Major Chinese Sports-Related Journals in the Last Decade</p><p>58. Evaluation of Public Finance of Sports Science Research Projects in China——Taking the Sports Project of National Social Science Funds as an Example</p>