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Boxing : a concise history of the sweet science / / Gerald R. Gems



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Autore: Gems Gerald R. Visualizza persona
Titolo: Boxing : a concise history of the sweet science / / Gerald R. Gems Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Lanham, Maryland : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , 2014
©2014
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (361 p.)
Disciplina: 796.8309
Soggetto topico: Boxing - History
Boxing - Social aspects - History
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; INTRODUCTION; Ch01. ANCIENT BOXING; Ch02. THE EVOLUTION OF BOXING; Ch03. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BOXING AND SOCIAL CLASS; Ch04. THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF RACE; Ch05. THE CONCEPT OF ETHNICITY; Ch06. RELIGION; Ch07. GENDER; Ch08. CONCLUSIONS; APPENDIX 1. BOXING SANCTIONING BODIES; APPENDIX 2. WEIGHT CLASSES; APPENDIX 3. BOXING RULES; NOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sommario/riassunto: In Boxing: A Concise History of the Sweet Science, Gerald R. Gems provides a succinct yet comprehensive coverage of the sport, recounting boxing's ancient roots, evolution, and globalization. Throughout, Gems describes important events and individuals, illuminating their impact on the boxing world. Presented in a clear and readable manner, Gems not only includes a historical account of boxing, but also explores such issues as race, religion, rivalries, and the growth of female boxing. While the primary coverage of the book focu
Titolo autorizzato: Boxing  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-4422-2991-8
Formato: Materiale a stampa
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Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910821262703321
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