Invention of Martial Arts - Popular Culture Between Asia and America

Author Paul Bowman recasts our understanding of the history of martial arts, showing how Western media representations in the 1970s not only popularized the concept but actively created 'martial arts' as a recognizable idea and cultural phenomenon.

About the author

Paul Bowman is Professor of Cultural Studies at Cardiff University. He is the author of many works of film, media and cultural studies, on popular culture, postcolonialism, cultural theory, and martial arts. He is founder and director of the Martial Arts Studies Research Network.

Summary

Author Paul Bowman recasts our understanding of the history of martial arts, showing how Western media representations in the 1970s not only popularized the concept but actively created 'martial arts' as a recognizable idea and cultural phenomenon.

Additional text

The Invention of Martial Arts is a good read. Unlike many other scientific monographs, it is written in a manner accessible to non-specialists. It is recommended especially to martial arts researchers, sociologists of culture, and media experts.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Bowman, Paul (Professor of Cultural Studies Bowman, Bowman Paul
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780197540336
• ISBN: 978-0-19-754033-6
• No. of pages: 276
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Martial Arts, Dance, Media Studies, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, PERFORMING ARTS / Dance / General, Films, cinema, Other performing arts, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General, Oriental martial arts, SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts / General