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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1. Verfasser: Williams, Mark S., 1981- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
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Zusammenfassung:"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"--
Beschreibung:1 online resource
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476630557
1476630550

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