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Body and Politics : Elite Disability Sport in China, Hardback Book

Body and Politics : Elite Disability Sport in China Hardback

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There has been growing interest in research on disability sport internationally, yet little research has concentrated on the development of disability sport in China.

This book focuses on elite disability sport in China in the context of history, politics, policies and practice from 1979 to 2012.

It examines the relationship between athletes with disabilities and the three major disability games: the Paralympic Games, the Special Olympic Games and the Deaflympic Games.

Three key questions are asked: What policies have ensured the success of elite disability sport?

How do the elite sport system and management of elite disability sport work in China?

In what way has elite disability sport empowered athletes with disabilities in China?

The book includes a comprehensive literature review on the historical development of disability sport in China and beyond.

Functionalism and empowerment are the major theoretical backgrounds for the research.

The former analyses the function of elite sport policies, systems and other factors occurring during the process, whilst the latter examines the relationship of empowerment between elite disability sport and athletes in China.

The three major disability competitions are used as case studies.

A qualitative research methodology with specific methods of semistructured interviews, data collection and documentary analysis is applied to the research.

The thesis concludes that the development of elite disability sport in China has received strong support from the government.

Elite disability sport is closely linked with Chinas politics and international image.

The success of athletes with disabilities on the international stage has raised the awareness of the issues facing people with disabilities.

This has changed their image in Chinese society in general, and has empowered athletes with disabilities in particular.

However, there is unbalanced development in elite disability sport.

The book concludes by indicating some potential future directions for further research.

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