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Global Perspectives on Women in Combat Sports
This volume offers a wide-reaching overview of current academic research on women's participation in combat sports within a range of different national and trans-national contexts, detailing many of the struggles and opportunities experienced by women at various levels of engagement within sports such as boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.
THE HISTORY OF THE UFC BOOK 2
Step into the heart of the Octagon with James Bren's comprehensive journey through "The History of the UFC - Book 2." As a follow-up to the acclaimed first volume, Bren once again takes readers on an exhilarating ride through three decades of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, capturing the essence of a sport that has transcended boundaries and become a global phenomenon. From the early days of the UFC, where pioneers tested their skills in a raw and unregulated arena, to the glitzy spectacles of sold-out arenas and global Pay-Per-View events, this book leaves no stone unturned. Bren masterfully navigates through the highs and lows, the triumphs and tribulations, documenting the evolution o...
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The Fix Is Still In
In this long-anticipated sequel to his jarring takedown of professional sports, The Fix Is In, internationally recognized game fixing expert and scholarly authority Brian Tuohy further reveals the truths all sports fans need to know. Based on dedicated research and previously unreleased FBI files, each chapter exposes sports in a manner none of the major leagues’ broadcast partners would dare attempt. No sport or league is spared as Tuohy rips through not only the likes of the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and NASCAR, but also the PGA, UFC, eSports, horse racing, boxing, and both NCAA football and basketball. Along the way, championships are revealed as frauds, referees are exposed as accomplices, and legends are demolished. No sports fans should watch another game until they read this book and understand what truly is being presented as “pure” in America’s professional sports leagues.
Fearless
Are you tired of the constant marginalization and exclusion of women in the world of combat sports? Do you feel like you don't have a voice in a male-dominated field? "Fearless" is the ultimate guide to understanding and overcoming the challenges faced by women in the world of cage fighting. This book explores the historical exclusion of women in combat sports, the intersectional feminism in cage fighting, the psychology of women in this brutal sport, and the physicality and risks women face. It also discusses the role of women in shaping cage fighting, the spiritual and religious aspects, the media representation, and the future of women in this sport. Additionally, it covers the impact of ...
Fighting Visibility
Ultimate Fighting Championship and the present and future of women's sports Mixed martial arts stars like Amanda Nunes, Zhang Weili, and Ronda Rousey have made female athletes top draws in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Jennifer McClearen charts how the promotion incorporates women into its far-flung media ventures and investigates the complexities surrounding female inclusion. On the one hand, the undeniable popularity of cards headlined by women add much-needed diversity to the sporting landscape. On the other, the UFC leverages an illusion of promoting difference—whether gender, racial, ethnic, or sexual—to grow its empire with an inexpensive and expendable pool of female fighters. McClearen illuminates how the UFC's half-hearted efforts at representation generate profit and cultural cachet while covering up the fact it exploits women of color, lesbians, gender non-conforming women, and others. Thought provoking and timely, Fighting Visibility tells the story of how a sports entertainment phenomenon made difference a part of its brand—and the ways women paid the price for success.
Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 Through 2007: F-L
"This work represents decades of research and television's entire history. While documentation regarding cast and personnel is now often found online, descriptions of the shows from authoritative sources are still not widely available. Terrace fills that gap with this work, which covers more than 9,350 shows and constitutes the most comprehensive documentation of TV series ever published"--Provided by publisher.
Arts martiaux et jeux vidéo. Quel rapport à la culture ?
Ce cinquième opus de la collection présente des textes qui montrent comment la thématique des arts martiaux s’illustre dans les jeux vidéo et, plus globalement, dans l’industrie culturelle vidéoludique. Les arts martiaux constituent, en fait, un imaginaire aux références multiples : des disciplines, des sports, des livres, mais surtout des films. Bien entendu, les dépositaires de ces références sont les amateurs, des publics consommant des produits culturels dont le tronc commun est la grande catégorie des arts martiaux. Depuis plus de quarante ans, les développeurs de jeux vidéo se sont approprié ces références culturelles pour les intégrer aux œuvres vidéoludiques ou...
Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2d ed.
This fully updated and expanded edition covers over 10,200 programs, making it the most comprehensive documentation of television programs ever published. In addition to covering the standard network and cable entertainment genres, the book also covers programs generally not covered elsewhere in print (or even online), including Internet series, aired and unaired pilot films, erotic series, gay and lesbian series, risque cartoons and experimental programs from 1925 through 1945.
The Lil' Bulldog, Lemons Into Lemonade
With the same super tenacious, always moving forward, pushing the pace style that makes her a fierce competitor in three fighting sports, professional mixed-martial artist Felice Herrig reminds young fans that in the Octagon and in life, sweet victory follows on the heels of a positive attitude and dogged determination. In her new children's picture book, The Lil' Bulldog, Lemons into Lemonade, the cartoon version of The Lil' Bulldog wins another big fight, but an injury threatens to sour her victory. Instead of throwing in the towel, she works her way back while learning new things with the help of Quinn the Cat and a host of animal friends. A world class kick boxer, Muay Thai fighter, and ...
