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Capoeira: A History of the Afro-Brazilian Martial Art
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Capoeira: A History of the Afro-Brazilian Martial Art
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.
Productcode: 31479
Actors: Assunccao; Matthias Rohrig
Category: BOOKS
SubCategories: PERFORMING ARTS | DANCE | FOLK
Format: HARDCOVER
Year released: 10/2002