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Boxing

A Cultural History

Kasia Boddy

Explore the complex world of boxing through the eyes of artists, writers, filmmakers, and other creatives throughout history. Uncover the sport's connections to social and political issues like race, gender, and sexuality, as well as its interaction with mass media. From neoclassical sculptures to hip-hop lyrics, discover how boxing has influenced diverse figures like Charlie Chaplin, Philip Roth, and James Joyce. An in-depth and compelling investigation of a sport that has captured the attention of so many.
Publish Date
2008-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
2008-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.03
ISBN
9781789140514
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