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 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Table of contents
- Preface
- 1.the aspirations of mma: sport and spectacle
- 2.national pride and prejudice
- 3.the rise and fall of trt
- 4.the spectacle of violence
- 5.feminization, fighting for recognition and octagon "girls": spectacle and patriarchy
- 6.the needle and the locker room bonus
- 7."there is no other guy"
- 8.the epitome of mma: the sport and the spectacle of conor mcgregor
- Conclusion
- Chapter notes
- Bibliography
- Index.