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Martial arts of the world : an encyclopedia of history and innovation
- Title
- Martial arts of the world : an encyclopedia of history and innovation / Thomas A. Green and Joseph R. Svinth, editors.
- Publication
- Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, ©2010.
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| Status | Vol/Date | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vol.2 | Text | Use in library | GV1101 .M29 2010 vol.2 | Off-site |
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- Description
- 2 volumes (xxvii, 663, I-42 pages) : illustrations, map; 26 cm
- Summary
- Comprises 120 entries in two volumes. The first volume is organized geographically to explore the historic development of martial arts styles in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The second volume looks at martial arts thematically, with coverage of belief systems, modern martial arts competitions, and a wide range of such topics as folklore, women in martial arts, martial arts and the military, and martial arts and the media. Coverage includes Shaolin monks, jousting knights, Roman gladiators, Westerner gunfighters, samurai warriors, and heavyweight boxers. These iconic figures and many more are featured in this title, as well as representatives of less well known but no less fascinating systems, all vividly characterized by expert contributors from around the world who are themselves martial arts practitioners. -- P. [4] of cover.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Encyclopedia
- encyclopedias.
- Encyclopedias.
- Encyclopédies.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- v. 1. Regions and individual arts -- v. 2. Themes.
- ISBN
- 9781598842432
- 1598842439
- 9781598842449
- 1598842447
- LCCN
- 2010004149
- OCLC
- ocn475446876
- 475446876
- SCSB-1591846
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library