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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Williams, Mark S., 1981- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Temas:
Mixed martial arts > History.
Mixed martial arts > Social aspects.
Arts martiaux mixtes > Histoire.
Arts martiaux mixtes > Aspect social.
GAMES > Gambling > Sports.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Business Aspects.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Essays.
SPORTS & RECREATION > History.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Reference.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Sports.
Mixed martial arts
History
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.

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