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The book offers an in-depth academic analysis of boxing in British film, examining representations of boxers, managers, and supporters across various social classes and contexts. It delves into the sport's complexities, including the pain-reward dynamic and societal attitudes towards boxing, while addressing broader themes of class, gender, and race. Covering a range of films from comedies to serious dramas, it highlights how boxing serves as a lens for understanding significant historical changes in the British film industry.
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The British Boxing Film, Stephen Glynn
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Glynn
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9783030742096
- Series
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- The book offers an in-depth academic analysis of boxing in British film, examining representations of boxers, managers, and supporters across various social classes and contexts. It delves into the sport's complexities, including the pain-reward dynamic and societal attitudes towards boxing, while addressing broader themes of class, gender, and race. Covering a range of films from comedies to serious dramas, it highlights how boxing serves as a lens for understanding significant historical changes in the British film industry.