{"product_id":"the-historical-sociology-of-japanese-martial-arts","title":"The 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\u003e\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\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts\u003c\/p\u003eis 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.","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46162615894193,"sku":"9781138571693","price":296.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kobo eBook","offer_id":46162615926961,"sku":"82449aa2-f2d2-30cd-930a-7aeadbc31655","price":85.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_d984d24d-502f-41b4-a481-846dfd9cc771.jpg?v=1763443551","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/the-historical-sociology-of-japanese-martial-arts","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}