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Sport in Korea

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Korea has become a powerful force in global sport, with South Korea finishing fifth in the medals table at London 2012 and hosting the Winter Olympics in 2018. This book brings together scholars from disciplines including sport history, sociology, journalism, economics, sport development, and sport management to explore the significance of sport in contemporary Korea. Presenting a variety of international perspectives, it plots the dynamic evolution of sport in Korea and envisions the possibilities for its future. Each chapter focuses on a key topic of current relevance, such as sport in the context of shifting relations between North and South Korea, or the role of sport in the expression of Korean nationalism. Arguing that individuals, institutions, businesses, and governments have actively leveraged or exploited sport to influence developments in various social, economic, cultural, and political arenas, this book sheds new light on the importance of sport as a catalyst for change in Korea. This is indispensable reading for any student or scholar with an interest in sport, history, and culture in Korea.

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ISBN: 9781138715097
Publication date: 3rd August 2017
Author: Dae Hee Kwak
Publisher: Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 278 pages
Series: Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society
Genres: Regional / International studies
Sports training and coaching
Sports management and facilities
Society and culture: general
Sociology: sport and leisure