Olympic Dreams: China and Sports, 1895-2008
Title
Olympic Dreams: China and Sports, 1895-2008
Subject
Sports -- China -- History. Sports -- Political aspects -- China.
Description
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.
Creator
Xu, Guoqi
Publisher
Havard Press
Date
2008
Type
GV651 .X78
Identifier
2003.500.3705