Sport and Physical Education in China (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780419220305)

Written by a number of expert scholars from around the world, including China itself, with the aim of extending knowledge and taking the cross-cultural study of PE and sport beyond the descriptive level, this book provides unique and up to date material. Subjects covered include: *ancient and modern history *structure, administration and finance *PE in schools and colleges *elite sport *sport science and medicine *gender issues. Anyone wishing to gain an insight into the PE and sporting experience of Chinese citizens both in historical and contemporary society will find this book essential reading. It is an indispensable resource for students taking comparative sport studies courses, sports historians, and academics with a general interest in the cross-cultural field.

Author: Robin Jones,Riordan
ISBN-10: 0419220305
ISBN-13: 9780419220305
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 07/22/1999
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2000 pg. 744