
Boxing, Masculinity and Identity
The 'I' of the Tiger
By: Kath Woodward
Paperback | 9 November 2006 | Edition Number 1
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Boxing is infused with ideas about masculinity, power, race and social class, and as such is an ideal lens through which social scientists can examine key modern themes. In addition, its inherent contradictions of extreme violence and beauty and of discipline and excess have long been a source of inspiration for writers and film makers.
Essential reading for anyone interested in the sociology of sport and cultural representations of gender, Boxing, Masculinity and Identity brings together ethnographic research with material from film, literature and journalism. Through this combination of theoretical insight and cultural awareness, Woodward explores the social constructs around boxing and our experience and understanding of central issues including:
- masculinity
- mind, body and the construction of identity
- spectacle and performance: tensions between the public and private person
- boxing on film: the role of cultural representations in building identities
- methodologies: issues of authenticity and 'truth' in social science.
Industry Reviews
"Anyone interested in boxing but also hungering theories largely unemcumbered by case studies and anecdotes will enjoy this book" Kath Woodward
" Her theory is unquestioningly sound and unfailingly thorough" Kath Woodward
"Anyone interested in boxing but also hungering theories largely unemcumbered by case studies and anecdotes will enjoy this book" Kath Woodward
" Her theory is unquestioningly sound and unfailingly thorough" Kath Woodward
ISBN: 9780415367714
ISBN-10: 0415367719
Published: 9th November 2006
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 194
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.04
Weight (kg): 0.3
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