{"product_id":"the-historical-sociology-of-japanese-raul-sanchez-garcia-9781138571693","title":"The Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Norbert Elias Book Prize 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first long-term analysis of the development of Japanese martial arts, connecting ancient martial traditions with the martial arts practised today. \u003ci\u003eThe Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts \u003c\/i\u003ecaptures the complexity of the emergence and development of martial traditions within the broader Japanese Civilising Process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raul Sanchez Garcia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138571695\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138571693\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/14\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.70d","brand":"Raul Sanchez Garcia","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43941116412159,"sku":"9781138571693","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_a5477e25-cae9-4714-8d65-b6750da43c56.jpg?v=1681451005","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-historical-sociology-of-japanese-raul-sanchez-garcia-9781138571693","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}