Identity in professional wrestling : essays on nationality, race and gender /

"This collection of new essays contributes to the growing literature on pro wrestling with a broad exploration of identity in the sport. Topics include cultural appropriation in the ring, gender non-comformity, national stereotypes, and wrestling as transmission of cultural values"--

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Horton, Aaron D. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Temas:
Wrestling > Social aspects > Cross-cultural studies.
Wrestlers > Social conditions > Cross-cultural studies.
Lutte > Aspect social > Études transculturelles.
Lutteurs > Conditions sociales > Études transculturelles.
GAMES > Gambling > Sports.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Business Aspects.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Essays.
SPORTS & RECREATION > History.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Reference.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Sports.
Wrestling > Social aspects
Cross-cultural studies
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"This collection of new essays contributes to the growing literature on pro wrestling with a broad exploration of identity in the sport. Topics include cultural appropriation in the ring, gender non-comformity, national stereotypes, and wrestling as transmission of cultural values"--
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476631417
1476631417

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