The social logic of boxing in black Chicago. Towards a sociology of pugilism

This paper is dedicated to the memory of Aaron, Spanish manchild and gym buddy, whom the ring could not save from the street. This paper benefited from the reactions, critical comments and encouragement of a number of colleagues, among whom Pierre Bourdieu, Rogers Brubaker, Dan Chambliss, Lynn S. Ch...

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Main Author: Loïc J. D. Wacquant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de La Plata 2007-11-01
Series:Educación Física y Ciencia
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Online Access:http://www.efyc.fahce.unlp.edu.ar/article/view/3030