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Mixed martial arts and the quest for legitimacy : the sport vs. spectacle divide /
"Through an exploration of violence, class, gender, race and nationalism, the author finds that MMA is both an expression of positive values of martial arts and a spectacle defined by narcissism, hate and patriarchy. The long-term success of MMA will depend on the ability of promoters and athle...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Jefferson :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
[2018]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "Through an exploration of violence, class, gender, race and nationalism, the author finds that MMA is both an expression of positive values of martial arts and a spectacle defined by narcissism, hate and patriarchy. The long-term success of MMA will depend on the ability of promoters and athletes to resist indulging in spectacle at the expense of sport"-- |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781476630557 1476630550 |