Sport in Asia and Africa: A Comparative Handbook

This book presents parallel chapters on a number of Asian and African countries. The chapters include a historical overview of the development of sport, examining indigenous traditional sports, the development of modern sports, and the contemporary place of sports in the country. This is followed by a description of the way sports are organized, including the involvement of the government and the role of schools. Where available, data are presented on levels of participation in various sports by age, gender, social class, and urban or rural residence.

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This book presents a historical overview of the development of sport in Asia and Africa, examining indigenous traditional sports, the development of modern sports, and the contemporary place of sports in each country.

ERIC A. WAGNER was Professor of Sociology and Chairman of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ohio University.