The globalization of match-fixing studies? The emerging Eastern scholarship in sport corruption Department of Physical Education, National Taichung University of Education, Taiwan Abstract This study seeks to contribute to the body of knowledge in sports social science and to serve as a basis of refining current Asian scholarship related to sports in general and the worldwide match-fixing studies in particular. Regarding the research method, a major goal of this study was to synthesize evidence by reviewing academic materials of Asian-related match-fixing references. The study begins with the discussion of emerging theoretical/conceptual frameworks of Asian match-fixing studies. Second, it further reflects on actors within their embedded match-fixing structure from various perspectives. Finally, by proposing a set of sociological constructs to examine the social fabrics of match-fixing, this study also articulates how Asian match-fixing cases can elucidate while conceptual implications and practical applications are also identified. Keywords: Asia- Eastern- knowledge- match-fixing- scholarship Topic: Comparative analysis of sport in Asian societies and other sports cultures and traditions |
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