Martial arts in the modern world
By: edited by Thomas A. Green and Joseph R. Svinth
Contributors: Green, Thomas A., 1944-; Svinth, Joseph R
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 322
Subjects: Martial arts -- Anthropological aspects; Martial arts -- History
Description: "In a series of chapters devoted to Asian, African, and European systems of the late 19th to early 21st centuries, the authors examine the forces and philosophies that shaped fighting arts in diverse cultural settings. Because of political, social, and economic factors, this period witnessed the spread of martial arts to areas outside of their original contexts. Some of these arts flourished in their new environments but others did not. The authors demonstrate the martial arts are not the conservative strongholds of tradition posited by conventional wisdom, but are instead responsive and mutable barometers of change. This book is essential for students of multicultural dialogues and devotees of martial arts performance and practice."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-316) and index