Chinese women - striving for status sport as empowerment / Dong Jinxia and J.A. Mangan.
| Author/creator | Dong, Jinxia, 1962- |
| Other author | Mangan, J. A. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First Edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Peter Lang Publishing, Inc., [2023] |
| Description | xxvi, 317 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Sport in East and Southeast Asian Societies : Geopolitical, Political, Cultural and Social Perspectives, 2689-3460 ; volume 4 |
| Abstract | "STRIVING FOR STATUS is original in focus and in evidence. It analyses for the first time in informed and substantial detail, the extraordinary, successful and impressive efforts of Chinese sportswomen in their collective striving for, and achieving of, national and international recognition, status and supremacy. The performances and achievements of these women have thrust them to the very center of the global spotlight. Among the most dramatic, recent developments in Chinese society has been the international ascendancy of these Chinese sportswomen: an intentional and impressive demonstration of soft power politics. In the late twentieth century Deng Xiaoping urged the Chinese policymakers to construct a model of 'comprehensive national power'- Chinese sportswomen are in the vanguard of this construction! More than this, in the process they have achieved elevated social status, and in some cases considerable wealth! STRIVING FOR STATUS is unique in recording their astounding achievements"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023001107 |
| ISBN | 9781433185816 (Hardback : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | (eBook) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
| ISBN | (mobi) |
Availability
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |