Myth and identity in the martial arts creating the dragon / Alexus McLeod.
| Author/creator | McLeod, Alexus |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lanham : Lexington Books, [2025] |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Sport, identity, and culture |
| Contents | Introduction. Creating the dragon -- "I want to create a new chamber" : historical foundations and development of the martial arts -- "A finger pointing to the moon" : dance, ritual, and the arts of war -- "One should consider himself as dead" : martial arts and deconstruction of the self -- "What's your style?" : national, ethnic, and cultural identity in the martial arts -- "Honestly expressing yourself" : Bruce Lee and the idea of expression of the "true self" in the martial arts -- "Who's the master?" : martial arts ideologies of empowerment -- "No mercy" : contemporary martial arts myth of "real" fighting, control, and potency -- Conclusion. Commitment and the martial arts as way of life. |
| Abstract | "This book is an investigation of the role of myth and creation of social identity in martial arts, looking at historical contexts and important movements in East Asia and the West, from ancient times to the present day"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024038567 |
| ISBN | 9781666944600 (cloth) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |