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The Martial Arts Studies Reader
Contributor(s): Bowman, Paul (Editor)

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 ISBN: 178660549X     ISBN-13: 9781786605498
Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
OUR PRICE: $61.95  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Eastern
- Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social
- Social Science | Sociology - General
Dewey: 796.8
LCCN: 2018025560
Series: Martial Arts Studies
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" L (0.83 lbs) 244 pages
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product
 
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Publisher Description:
A decade ago, the question was 'could martial arts ever be studied academically?' Today we are witnessing the global emergence and rapid proliferation of Martial Arts Studies - an exciting and dynamic new field that studies all aspects of martial arts in culture, history, and society. In recent years there have been a proliferation of studies of martial arts and race, gender, class, nation, ethnicity, identity, culture, politics, history, economics, film, media, art, philosophy, gaming, education, embodiment, performance, technology and many other matters. Given the diversity of topics and approaches, the question for new students and researchers is one of how to orientate oneself and gain awareness of the richness and diversity of the field, make sense of different styles of academic approach, and organise one's own study, research and writing. The Martial Arts Studies Reader answers this need, by bringing together pioneers of the field and scholars at its cutting edges to offer authoritative and accessible insights into its key concerns and areas. Each chapter introduces and sets out an approach to and a route through a key issue in a specific area of martial arts studies. Taken together or in isolation, the chapters offer stimulating and exciting insights into this fascinating research area. In this way, The Martial Arts Studies Reader offers the first authoritative field-defining overview of the global and multidisciplinary phenomena of martial arts and martial arts studies.

Contributor Bio(s): Bowman, Paul: - Paul Bowman is Professor of Cultural Studies at Cardiff University, UK.
 
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