Venezuelan Stick Fighting

The Civilizing Process in Martial Arts

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book Venezuelan Stick Fighting by Michael J. Ryan, Lexington Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Michael J. Ryan ISBN: 9781498533218
Publisher: Lexington Books Publication: October 5, 2016
Imprint: Lexington Books Language: English
Author: Michael J. Ryan
ISBN: 9781498533218
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication: October 5, 2016
Imprint: Lexington Books
Language: English

In Venezuelan Stick Fighting: The Civilizing Process in Martial Arts, Michael J. Ryan examines the modern and historical role of the secretive tradition of stick fighting within rural Venezuela. Despite profound political and economic changes from the early twentieth century to the modern day, traditional values, practices, and imaginaries associated with older forms of masculinity and sociality are still valued. Stick, knife, and machete fighting are understood as key means of instilling the values of fortitude and cunning in younger generations. Recommended for scholars of anthropology, social science, gender studies, and Latin American studies.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In Venezuelan Stick Fighting: The Civilizing Process in Martial Arts, Michael J. Ryan examines the modern and historical role of the secretive tradition of stick fighting within rural Venezuela. Despite profound political and economic changes from the early twentieth century to the modern day, traditional values, practices, and imaginaries associated with older forms of masculinity and sociality are still valued. Stick, knife, and machete fighting are understood as key means of instilling the values of fortitude and cunning in younger generations. Recommended for scholars of anthropology, social science, gender studies, and Latin American studies.

More books from Lexington Books

Cover of the book Theology and Public Philosophy by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Faith, Morality, and Civil Society by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Chinese Perceptions of the U.S. by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Constructing the Stalinist Body by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Imagining Slaves and Robots in Literature, Film, and Popular Culture by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Political Poetry as Discourse by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Communicating Revenge in Interpersonal Relationships by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Organ Donation in Japan by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Africa in Europe by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book And Why Not? by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book The Origins of the Civil War in Tajikistan by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Central Asian Cultures, Arts, and Architecture by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Games Girls Play by Michael J. Ryan
Cover of the book Sontag and the Camp Aesthetic by Michael J. Ryan
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy