Mixed martial arts and the quest for legitimacy : the sport vs. spectacle divide / Mark S. Williams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, Mark S., 1981- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mixed martial arts--History.

Mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts--Social aspects.

Social aspects.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

v, 195 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]

Summary:

"Through an exploration of violence, class, gender, race and nationalism, the author finds that MMA is both an expression of 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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Table of contents

Preface

1.the aspirations of mma: sport and spectacle

2.national pride and prejudice

3.the rise and fall of trt

4.the spectacle of violence

5.feminization, fighting for recognition and octagon "girls": spectacle and patriarchy

6.the needle and the locker room bonus

7."there is no other guy"

8.the epitome of mma: the sport and the spectacle of conor mcgregor

Conclusion

Chapter notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781476671291

147667129X

OCLC:

1027769386