Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts

by Lu Zhouxiang

Book Overview

Chinese martial arts is considered by many to symbolise the strength of the Chinese and their pride in their history, and has long been regarded as an important element of Chinese culture and national identity. Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts comprehensively examines the development of Chinese martial arts in the context of history and politics, and highlights its role in nation building and identity construction over the past...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367896192
• ISBN13: 9780367896195
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"