Svinth joseph (38 resultados)

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Condición: New.

Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

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Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condición: New. Hardback--no flaws--no dust cover.

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Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. xiii, 322p.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. pp: 322. An examination of the ancient practice of martial arts, and how this art has responded to modern stimuli, such as; ".feminism, globalism, imperialism, militarism, nationalsim, slavery, and the commercialization of sport" (jacket blurb). A near fine copy in dust jacket.…

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. New Book, Direct from Publisher.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condición: New. New Book, Direct from Publisher.

Hardback. Condición: New. Martial arts, once restricted to a few specific locations and practiced by small groups of devotees, have truly spread throughout the world. The plethora of tae kwando and karate dojos in U.S. shopping malls attests to the popularity of various kinds of martial arts in this country. Though generally perceived and advertised as means of self-defense, body sculpting, and self-discipline, martial arts are actually social tools that respond to altered physical, social, and psychological environments. This book examines how practitioners have responded to stimuli such as feminism, globalism, imperialism, militarism, nationalism, slavery, and the commercialization of sport.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 that 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.…

Paperback. Condición: New. New Book, Direct from Publisher.

Condición: New.

Condición: New. In English.

Condición: New. Num Pages: 338 pages. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 650. . 2003. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . .

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condición: New. New Book, Direct from Publisher.

Hardback. Condición: New. New Book, Direct from Publisher.

Condición: New. Num Pages: 338 pages. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 650. . 2003. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Ex-library copy. Black boards show some denting and wear along edges. All three edges of the text block show some staining. Front endpaper covering title page is heavily ripped, otherwise pages clean and unmarked. A reading copy.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 322 pages. 9.25x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condición: New. Martial arts, once restricted to a few specific locations and practiced by small groups of devotees, have truly spread throughout the world. The plethora of tae kwando and karate dojos in U.S. shopping malls attests to the popularity of various kinds of martial arts in this country. Though generally perceived and advertised as means of self-defense, body sculpting, and self-discipline, martial arts are actually social tools that respond to altered physical, social, and psychological environments. This book examines how practitioners have responded to stimuli such as feminism, globalism, imperialism, militarism, nationalism, slavery, and the commercialization of sport.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 that 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.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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