Describing how public animal slaughter came to occupy a central place in Spanish culture, this study attempts to unravel the strands of religion, class conflict, nationalism, political corruption and machismo that make bullfighting a microcosm of Spanish society.
A must have in any bullfighting aficionado's library!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book is an extrodinary look at the Spanish corrida, and any bull-fighting aficionado, or even novice in the field, should read this!
Fascinating sociological look at Spanish Bullfighting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Astutely written sociological study of the Spanish Corrida de Toros. This work takes you back behind the surface presentation of the Corrida to understand the historical and sociological context of the Corrida and perhaps why it continues to be more popular than ever in modern Spain.
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