Capoeira: The History of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art Contributor(s): Assunção, Matthias Röhrig (Author) |
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ISBN: 0714650315 ISBN-13: 9780714650319 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2002 Annotation: Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art now spreading over the rest of the world, and is the only sport from Brazil that seeks Olympic recognition. Originally the preserve of the underclasses in Brazilian society, capoeira is now practised amongst the middle-classes, and even taught as a sport in schools. The author explores the history of capoeira and explores the conflict between traditionalists, who view capoeira as their heritage descended from the maroons, a weapon to be used against injustice and repression; reformers, who wish to see the spread of the sport internationally; and academics, who are attempting to discover the true history of capoeira as opposed to the myth. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Dance - Folk |
Dewey: 793.319 |
LCCN: 2004046851 |
Series: Sport in the Global Society |
Physical Information: 0.74" H x 7.04" W x 9.78" (1.57 lbs) 282 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Originally the preserve of Afro-Brazilian slaves, the marginalized and the underclasses in Brazilian society, capoeira is now a mainstream sport, taught in Brazilian schools and practised by a range of social classes around the world. Some advocates now seek Olympic recognition for Capoeira. |