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The Zurkhaneh and Its Milieu: A Study of Traditional Athletics in Iran - Ilex Series Philippe Rochard
The Zurkhaneh and Its Milieu: A Study of Traditional Athletics in Iran - Ilex Series
Philippe Rochard
The athletes, pahlavans, and the zurkhaneh, where they practice martial arts and spirituality, are often presented as the cornerstone of traditional Iranian masculine identity. Philippe Rochard’s immersive study allows us to observe a sporting passion and way of life and to discover how the staging of the self and of the group have evolved in Iran.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | July 8, 2025 |
| ISBN13 | 9780674298828 |
| Publishers | Harvard University Press |
| Pages | 286 |
| Dimensions | 229 × 152 × 24 mm · 454 g |