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China’s Quest for Sporting Mega-Events

China’s Quest for Sporting Mega-Events

Marcus P. Chu

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2020
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9780367206673

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This book vividly elucidates the inseparable nature between politics and sport in China.

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