Douglas Edwards: Philosophy Smackdown, Kartoniert / Broschiert
Philosophy Smackdown
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- Verlag:
- Polity Press, 07/2020
- Einband:
- Kartoniert / Broschiert
- Sprache:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9781509537662
- Artikelnummer:
- 9611309
- Umfang:
- 200 Seiten
- Gewicht:
- 254 g
- Maße:
- 213 x 138 mm
- Stärke:
- 16 mm
- Erscheinungstermin:
- 7.7.2020
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Klappentext
From its carnival origins to its current status as a global phenomenon, pro wrestling has a unique presence in popular culture. Part sport and part theatre, the impressive antics of its larger-than-life characters have captured the imaginations of generations of fans, and prompted endless speculation about behind-the-scenes machinations.
Philosophy Smackdown is a study of pro wrestling as distinctive as pro wrestling itself: it is the first philosophical look at this major cultural spectacle. Philosopher and fan Douglas Edwards takes both philosophy and pro wrestling to parts unknown. With liveliness, humor and insight, he shows that pro wrestling is fertile ground for reflection on fundamental human issues, such as reality, freedom, identity, morality, justice, and meaning. He explores these through pivotal events in pro wrestling, from the eighties heyday of Hulkamania to the recent emergence of AEW.
Philosophy Smackdown is a read that will delight philosophers and pro wrestling fans alike. It's time to ask yourself: Whatcha gonna do when Philosophy Smackdown runs wild on you?
Biografie
Douglas Edwards war von 1999 bis 2005 Angestellter bei Google. 2005 schied er, inzwischen Director of Marketing and Brand Management, aus dem Unternehmen aus. Bevor er dem Google-Universum beitrat, war er Markenmanager für die San Jose Mercur News, Kommunikationsmanager für KQED und Korrespondent für das Radioprogramm Marketplace in Nowosibirsk.
