China, Football, and Development by Emanuel Leite Junior, Car... - 9781032511177

China, Football, and DevelopmentSocialism and Soft Power\nAuthor(s): Emanuel Leite Junior, Carlos Rodrigues\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032511177, 978-1032511177\nSynopsis\nThis book uses football as a lens through which to examine Chinas economic development, its political economy, and its political thought.\n\nFocusing on the Chinese Football Development Plan, this book opens up new perspectives on the concepts of hegemony, soft power, socialism with Chinese characteristics, and Chinas rise to the position of geopolitical superpower. Presenting a critical Marxist analysis of soft power, and drawing on Gramscis conceptualisation of hegemony, this book argues that football can be seen as a resource for seduction and persuasion, and therefore as an instrument to be used in the hegemonic clash. Reflecting on the idea of soft power in relation to imperialism and ideology, and standing in contrast to prevailing.