Mixed martial arts and the quest for legitimacy: the sport vs. spectacle divide
Auteur :
Williams, Mark S.
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9781476671291
Date de publication :
27 mars 2018
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,0 cm
Poids :
249 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Through an exploration of violence, class, gender, race and nationalism, the author of this volume finds that Mixed martial arts (MMA) is both an expression of the 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.