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Prizefighting and Civilization: A Cultural History of Boxing, Race, and Masculinity in Mexico and Cuba, 1840-1940 David C. LaFevor
Prizefighting and Civilization: A Cultural History of Boxing, Race, and Masculinity in Mexico and Cuba, 1840-1940
David C. LaFevor
Traces the history of pugilism in Mexico and Cuba from its controversial beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century through its exponential rise in popularity during the early twentieth century. A divisive subculture, boxing provides a unique vantage point from which LaFevor examines deeper historical evolution.
320 pages, 24 figures
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | May 1, 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9780826361585 |
| Publishers | University of New Mexico Press |
| Pages | 320 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 20 mm · 640 g |
| Language | English |