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The World of Lucha Libre

- Secrets, Revelations, and Mexican National Identity

About The World of Lucha Libre

An insider's account of lucha libre, the popular Mexican version of professional wrestling. It explores lucha libre as a cultural performance, an occupational subculture, and a set of symbols that circulate through Mexican culture and politics. It shows how a sport imported from the US in the 1930s came to be an iconic symbol of Mexican culture.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780822342328
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • October 23, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x235x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 418 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of The World of Lucha Libre

An insider's account of lucha libre, the popular Mexican version of professional wrestling. It explores lucha libre as a cultural performance, an occupational subculture, and a set of symbols that circulate through Mexican culture and politics. It shows how a sport imported from the US in the 1930s came to be an iconic symbol of Mexican culture.

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