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Myth and Identity in the Martial Arts

Myth and Identity in the Martial Arts

Alexus McLeod

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Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Año de edición:
2025
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Historia de Asia
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9781666944600
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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.

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