The Asian Games: Modern Metaphor for The Middle Kingdom Reborn
The Asian Games: Modern Metaphor for The Middle Kingdom Reborn

Author: J.A. Mangan

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-07-05

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1351546198

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The premise of The Asian Games: Modern Metaphor forThe Middle Kingdom Reborn - Political Statement, Cultural Assertion, Social Symbol is emphatic. The Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games was a metaphor for hegemony and renaissance. China crushed the other Asian nations with the massive weight of its Gold Medalhaul and demonstrated regional self-confidence regained. The huge accumulation of gold medals emphasized that once again China stood apart, and above, other nations of Asia. China's reaction and the reactions of the other Asian nations are explored in The Asian Games. There is another premise in the publication that theChinese Asian Games were a harbinger of a wider dominance to come: geopolitically, politically, militarily, economically and culturally. And there is a further issue raised by the Guangzhou Asian Games- the continuing determination of the Asian nations to mount a distinctive Games that is Asian and resistant to the cumbersome gigantism of the Modern Olympic Games. Asia now has the wealth to promote, present and project a global sports mega-event with an Asian identity and in an Asian idiom. This Collection is unique in focus, argument and evidence.This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport.

Asian Games
Asian Games

Author: Colin Christopher Mackenzie

Publisher: Asia Society Museum

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13:

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Sports Mega-Events in Asia
Sports Mega-Events in Asia

Author: Koji Kobayashi

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-06-20

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 9819900115

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This book is the first comprehensive collection focusing on the hosting of sports mega-events within Asia and their impact on the politics, economics, and culture that shape, and are shaped by, the local idiosyncrasies of host cities and countries across this most culturally diverse continent. From the Olympic Games and single sport World Cups, to the Asian Games and their sub-regional variations, an increasing number of Asian countries have rapidly developed their capacity to host and mobilize large-scale sports events as a cornerstone of their economic growth, national identity formation, and international prestige. This book sets out to fill a gap in the literature and will be of particular relevance to those who are interested in globalization, sports studies, political economy, cultural studies, event management and policy, sociology, media studies, and Asian studies

The Politicisation of Sport in Modern China
The Politicisation of Sport in Modern China

Author: Fan Hong

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-07-16

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1317980123

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The Politicisation of Sport in Modern China: Communist and Champions is the first book in English which examines in chronological order key issues in sport in the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 2012 in the context of Chinese history, politics and society. It explores the complexity of Chinese sport including the sovietisation of Chinese sports policy and practice; the emergence of the ‘two Chinas’ issue; the Cold War, the Cultural Revolution, sports diplomacy and sports militarism; China’s turbulent journey of participation in the Asian Games and in the Olympics; the politics and policy of doping and anti-doping in Chinese sport; and China’s sport in the post-Beijing Olympics era. By analysing the relationships between sport, diplomacy, politics and social transformation in China, the book examines how sport has played an important role in China’s rise in the 20th and 21st centuries, and how China embraced the Olympic Movement and also influenced the world through the Olympic Games. Featuring major events, original documents and interviews with a wide breadth of insiders - from sports policy makers, Olympic medallists and ordinary Chinese - this book, for the first time, provides a comprehensive guide to the history of sport in the People's Republic of China. It is a fascinating book for academic researchers, general readers and students. This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport.

The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia
The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia

Author: Fan Hong

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-05-20

Total Pages: 757

ISBN-13: 042959027X

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This is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the history, development and contemporary significance of sport in Asia. It addresses a wide range of issues central to sport in the context of Asian culture, politics, economy and society. The book explores diverse topics, including the history of traditional Asian sport; the rise of modern sport in Asia; the Olympic Movement in Asia; mega sport events in Asia; sport governance and policy; gender, class and ethnicity in Asian sport, and Asia’s sporting heroes and heroines. With contributions from 74 leading international scholars, it offers a new perspective on understanding Asian sport and society, telling the story of how sport in this mega-region is coming together and reshaping the world in the process. It also provides readers with a wide lens through which to better contextualise the relationships between Asia and the world within the global sport community. The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia is a vital resource for students and scholars 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. It is also valuable reading for those working in international sport organisations.

General Knowledge & Awareness 2018 for RRB Railway Recruitment Exams (NTPC/ ALP/ ASM/ Technical) 2nd Edition
General Knowledge & Awareness 2018 for RRB Railway Recruitment Exams (NTPC/ ALP/ ASM/ Technical) 2nd Edition

Author: Disha Experts

Publisher: Disha Publications

Published: 2017-09-27

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9386629895

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General Knowledge & Awareness 2018 for RRB Railway Recruitment Exams (NTPC/ ALP/ ASM/ Technical) is the one step solution for General Knowledge & Awareness for the Railway exams aspirants. The book, with special emphasis on Indian Railways, has been thoroughly updated and covers almost everything that an aspirant needs to crack the exam. The book covers an exclusive section on Indian Railways. Another special focus of the book is on General Science and Computers. The book also cover 500+ MCQs on GK, Railways & Current Affairs. The Indian Railways section covers exhaustive material on the history and development of Railways in India. All important policies, schemes, Zones, Divisions, Assets, Infrastructure, trains, ministers, technological developments etc. Another important feature is what role Railways play in the development of India. The book also contains Indian Railways - SWOT Analysis & Budget 2017-18. The book also covers General Knowledge comprising of Indian Panorama, World Panorama, Indian & World History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Technology, Sports, Art & Culture, Healthcare, Communication, Media & Transport.

Proceedings of the 2023 3rd International Conference on Public Management and Intelligent Society (PMIS 2023)
Proceedings of the 2023 3rd International Conference on Public Management and Intelligent Society (PMIS 2023)

Author: Nadeem Akhtar

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-07-25

Total Pages: 1418

ISBN-13: 9464632003

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This is an open access book.The 3rd International Conference on Public Management and Intelligent Society(PMIS 2023) will be held on March 10-12, 2023 in Shanghai, China. PMIS 2021 and PMIS 2022 have been successfully held in the last 2 years, providing an academic exchange platform for participants from all over the world. The conference discussed the latest topics in the field of public management and intelligent society, and the wonderful presentations were given by invited distinguished speakers and praised by scholars. Building an intelligent society and studying public management have always been a leading and hot issue. PMIS 2023 will focus on public management in an intelligent society, technological innovation in an intelligent society and advanced intelligent transportation system to discuss further. The aim of PMIS 2023 is to bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Public Management and Intelligent Society to a common forum. The primary goal to promote research and developmental activities and another goal is to promote scientific information interchange between researchers, developers, students, and practitioners in related fields.