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She's a Knockout!: A History of Women in Fighting Sports - L. A. Jennings - HC
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- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “Ex-Library copy in Very Good condition.”
- Ex Libris
- Yes
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Ex-Library
- Original Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781442236431
- Book Title
- She's a Knockout! : a History of Women in Fighting Sports
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Genre
- Sports & Recreation, Social Science
- Topic
- Boxing, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Women's Studies, Wrestling
- Item Width
- 6.3in
- Item Weight
- 16 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 222 Pages
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Product Information
Women's fighting sports have a rich and storied history. As far back as the eighteenth century, female fighters battled at varying levels, from county fairs to elite events. With new opportunities to compete in legitimate arenas--from the Olympics and the Golden Gloves to wrestling tournaments and Ultimate Fighting Championships--women are now able to fight in ways their predecessors never could. And though women today still often face the same derision their predecessors faced, their fortitude and determination has earned them respect from much of the fighting community. In She's a Knockout!: A History of Women in Fighting Sports, L.A. Jennings chronicles the stories of these strong and resilient women--including wrestlers, mixed martial arts competitors, and boxers--and the different issues they have encountered. Throughout the narrative, Jennings situates the stories of the female fighters in the culture of their time, revealing how women were often seen as objects of spectacle and ridicule before finally garnering admiration in the fighting world. The women featured in this book include England's "Championess" Elizabeth Stokes of the 1720s, American wrestler Cora Livingstone in the 1930s, and early MMA great Debi Purcell in the 2000s. Featuring historical and contemporary photographs and exclusive interviews with professional fighters, this book delivers an in-depth look into the struggles and triumphs of female fighters. Fans of fighting sports, sports historians, and those interested in the history of women in sports will find this a fascinating and illuminating read.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1442236434
ISBN-13
9781442236431
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201679542
Product Key Features
Book Title
She's a Knockout! : a History of Women in Fighting Sports
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Boxing, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Women's Studies, Wrestling
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Social Science
Number of Pages
222 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6.3in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gv709.J45 2015
Reviews
Some of us can remember when the general public's only awareness of women fighting came through watching grainy images of the flamboyantly villainous Fabulous Moolah flickering across black-and-white TV screens. Today, both men's and women's mixed martial arts are in the mainstream, and women such as media darling Ronda Rousey can earn up to $250,000 per bout. Likewise, women's freestyle wrestling debuted as an Olympic sport in 2004 and was joined by boxing in 2012. Here Jennings, a scholar specializing in feminist issues, popular culture, and American history, and a fighter in her own right, shows that women boxers and grapplers have actually had a long past, as she traces the evolution of the many varieties of women's fighting from the 1700s to the present. Along the way, the author also examines women's cultural roles over the years and their participation in sports of all kinds. VERDICT . . . [I]t undoubtedly adds valuable insights into women's role in sports and society., A historical insight to the empowering movement of female fighting--the past, present and future. I love the personal fighter/promotion biographies. A MUST read for the FMMA/Combat sport fan., The most complete history of women in the fight game that you will find. Fight writers who have mastered their subject as well as Jennings are rare, those who can communicate their knowledge as lucidly and entertainingly are even rarer., Some of us can remember when the general public's only awareness of women fighting came through watching grainy images of the flamboyantly villainous Fabulous Moolah flickering across black-and-white TV screens. Today, both men's and women's mixed martial arts are in the mainstream, and women such as media darling Ronda Rousey can earn up to $250,000 per bout. Likewise, women's freestyle wrestling debuted as an Olympic sport in 2004 and was joined by boxing in 2012. Here Jennings, a scholar specializing in feminist issues, popular culture, and American history, and a fighter in her own right, shows that women boxers and grapplers have actually had a long past, as she traces the evolution of the many varieties of women's fighting from the 1700s to the present. Along the way, the author also examines women's cultural roles over the years and their participation in sports of all kinds. VERDICT [I]t undoubtedly adds valuable insights into women's role in sports and society., Jennings cuts no corners in creating the most comprehensive collection of information on women's fighting history ever written. Writing from experience, she contributes a special point of view and appreciation for the sport, and lays the groundwork for much more history to come.
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Preface: The Origin Story Introduction: Why We Fight Chapter 1: Fighting in the Georgian and Victorian Eras Chapter 2: American Women Join the Fight Chapter 3: Fighting as a Spectacle Chapter 4: The Fight to Fight Chapter 5: MMA Goes Mainstream Conclusion Bibliography Index About the Author
Copyright Date
2015
Lccn
2014-025171
Dewey Decimal
796.83
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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