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Author Sanchez Garcia, Raul

Title The Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts
Published Milton : Routledge, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (253 pages)
Series Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society Ser
Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society Ser
Contents 1 Introduction -- Part I: Warriors -- 2 Archery and Sum as First Traces of Martial Arts -- 3 The Emergence of Composite Martial Ry during the Two Courts and the Warring States Periods -- 4 Excursus: the Origins of Martial ry -- Part II: Retainers -- 5 The Stabilization of Martial Ry During Early Tokugawa -- 6 The Transformation and Diffusion of Martial Arts During Mid and Late Tokugawa Periods -- Part III: Martial Artists -- 7 The Identification of Martial Arts with the Japanese We-identity during Meiji -- 8 Taish Democracy as a Transition Phase in the Development of Martial Arts -- 9 The Militarization of the Japanese Population Through Martial Arts in Early Shwa 10 Excursus: the Birth of Modern Martial Artists -- 11 Reformulation, Expansion and Hybridisation of Japanese Martial Arts -- 12 Epilogue
Summary This is the first long-term analysis of the development of Japanese martial arts, connecting ancient martial traditions with the martial arts practised today. The Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts captures the complexity of the emergence and development of martial traditions within the broader Japanese Civilising Process. The book traces the structured process in which warriors' practices became systematised and expanded to the Japanese population and the world. Using the theoretical framework of Norbert Elias's process-sociology and drawing on rich empirical data, the book also compares the development of combat practices in Japan, England, France and Germany, making a new contribution to our understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics of state formation. Throughout this analysis light is shed onto a gender blind spot, taking into account the neglected role of women in martial arts. The Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts is important reading for students of Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Sport, Sociology of Physical Activity, Historical Development of Sport in Society, Asian Studies, Sociology and Philosophy of Sport, and Sports History and Culture. It is also a fascinating resource for scholars, researchers and practitioners interested in the historical and socio-cultural aspects of combat sport and martial arts
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Martial arts -- Social aspects -- Japan
Martial arts -- Japan -- History
Martial arts.
SPORTS & RECREATION -- Martial Arts & Self-Defense.
aikido.
ashigaru.
bushi.
Dai Nippon Buttokukai.
figurational sociology.
Gichin Funakoshi.
habitus.
Japanese culture.
Japanese history.
Jigoro Kano.
judo.
Kamakura bakufu.
Kyokushin karate.
karate.
kendo.
Meiji.
MMA.
Morihei Ueshiba.
Muromachi.
Musha Shugyo.
machi-yakko.
martial arts.
mixed martial arts.
Norbert Elias.
Raul Garcia.
Sankin Kotai.
Sengoku.
Shinto.
samurai.
shotokan karate.
Tokugawa Shogunate.
UFC.
ultimate fighting championship.
Martial arts
Martial arts -- Social aspects
Japan
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781351333795
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9781351333801
1351333801
9781351333788
135133378X
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