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Olympic dreams : China and sports, 1895-2008

Xu, Guoqi, author.
Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, [2008]

Already the world has seen the political, economic, and cultural significance of hosting the 2008 Olympics in Beijing—in policies instituted and altered, positions softened, projects undertaken. But will the Olympics make a lasting difference? This book approaches questions about the nature and future of China through the lens of sports—particularly as sports finds its utmost international expression in the Olympics.

Bibliographic Information


Format: Book
Author: Xu, Guoqi, 1962-
Subject: Sports
Publication Year:2008
Language:English
Published:Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, [2008]
ISBN:9780674028401
0674028406
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages [325]-353) and index.
1. Strengthening the nation with warlike spirit -- 2. Reimagining China through international sports -- 3. Modern sports and nationalism in China -- 4. The two-China question -- 5. The sport of ping-pong diplomacy -- 6. The Montreal games : politics challenge the Olympic ideal -- 7. China awakens : the post-Mao era -- 8. Beijing 2008.
Course: GEA202

Availability at HKSYU Library


Location Call number Status
English Book (5/F) 796.0951 XU 2008 Available