Sport Across Asia

Exploring cultural dynamics, Sport Across Asia examines how sport evolves through emulation and resistance in various Asian contexts, highlighting interdisciplinary insights.

This volume brings together diverse perspectives from disciplines such as anthropology, cultural studies, geography, history, law, sociology, and post-colonial studies to delve into the intricate processes of emulation, resistance, and transformation that characterize the global spread and evolution of sport and body cultures. Sport Across Asia serves as a critical resource for understanding how these dynamics play out in various contexts, particularly in non-western societies.

Designed to reflect contemporary knowledge surrounding sport, globalization, and cultural encounters, this book compiles contributions from scholars across multiple fields. It highlights significant case studies that illustrate the complex interactions occurring in Central and South-East Asia, Asia Minor, and the Arabian Peninsula. These studies reveal how local cultures respond to and reshape global sporting practices, showcasing the dual nature of adoption and adaptation.

Through its rich analysis, Sport Across Asia not only emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary research but also sheds light on the unique narratives emerging from different regions. By examining the paradoxical processes of emulation, resistance, and transformation, this work invites readers to rethink the implications of sport in a globalized world, making it a vital addition to the literature on cultural studies and sports sociology.