{"product_id":"historical-sociology-of-japanese-martial-arts","title":"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","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54238591615320,"sku":"9781138571693","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138571693_e0702434-5106-4fbd-b279-afa3a5b90cfb.jpg?v=1777577423","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/historical-sociology-of-japanese-martial-arts","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}