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Venezuelan Stick Fighting
The Civilizing Process in Martial Arts
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The book explores the unique tradition of stick fighting in rural Venezuela, delving into its historical and modern significance. Michael J. Ryan analyzes how this martial art reflects broader social and cultural dynamics, highlighting its role in the civilizing process within the community. Through this examination, the work sheds light on the interplay between tradition and modernity in Venezuelan society.
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Venezuelan Stick Fighting, Michael Ryan
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Venezuelan Stick Fighting
- Subtitle
- The Civilizing Process in Martial Arts
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Ryan
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 186
- ISBN13
- 9781498533201
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- The book explores the unique tradition of stick fighting in rural Venezuela, delving into its historical and modern significance. Michael J. Ryan analyzes how this martial art reflects broader social and cultural dynamics, highlighting its role in the civilizing process within the community. Through this examination, the work sheds light on the interplay between tradition and modernity in Venezuelan society.