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Description
xvii, 225 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Summary
"This book is a fascinating history of mixed martial arts, from ancient fighting sports to the present day. It examines the growth and development of the different sports and features vignettes of famous moments in fighting history alongside stories of the fighters themselves." -- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction: For the love of fighting -- Ancient fighting sports -- Putting the 'martial' in martial arts -- Colonizing martial arts -- Fighting around the world -- Globalization, media, and MMA -- Conclusion: The future of fighting sports.