About this title: Based on eighteen months of intensive participant-observation, Ring of Liberation offers both an in-depth description of capoeira--a complex Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines feats of great strength and athleticism with music and poetry--and a pioneering synthetic approach to the analysis of complex cultural performance. Capoeira originated ...
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, Chicago
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780226476834ISBN:0226476839
Description: NEAR-FINE First Edition softcover. Nearly perfect covers, as-new unmarked interiors, very nice. 5.5" x 8.5", 263 pages, b&w photos, index. An in-depth description of this complex Afro-Brazilian martial art & dance that originated in early slave culture. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780226476834ISBN:0226476839
Description: Acceptable. -Acceptable: A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (the dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes--in pen or highlighter--but the notes cannot obscure the text. About Austin eBooks Austin eBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service! We add inventory to our store daily, and guarantee order processing and shipment within 2 business days. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780226476834ISBN:0226476839
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback. A hint of shelfwear to wraps, else like new. Pages clean, binding tight. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 294 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780226476834ISBN:0226476839
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780226476834ISBN:0226476839
Description: New. Based on eighteen months of intensive participant-observation, "Ring of Liberation" offers both an in-depth description of capoeira--a complex Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines feats of great strength and athleticism with music and poetry--and... read more
Description: Good. 0226476839 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Edition: 2nd
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226476834ISBN:0226476839
Description: New. Based on eighteen months of intensive participant-observation, "Ring of Liberation" offers both an in-depth description of capoeira— a complex Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines feats of great strength and athleticism with music and poetry— and a pioneering synthetic approach to the analysis of complex cultural performance. Capoeira originated in early slave culture and is practiced widely today by urban Brazilians and others. At once game, sport, mock combat, and ... read more
Description: Good. 0226476820 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: Fine. 0226476839 Inside of front cover has inscription from Author to previous owner. Book has minor shelf wear. Book is clean and binding is tight. Fountain Street Books ships out Same day or Next day. All orders shipped in protective bubble mailers. Tracking provided for all orders. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226476834ISBN:0226476839
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