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Toreras!
Pink's book discusses the phenomenon of the female presence in the plazas of Spain.The author uses Cristina Sanchez as a case in point, both through material gleaned from interviews with the torera herself as well as a thorough analysis of the ways in which the Spanish media conveyed Sanchez to the public.Of particular interest are Pink's keen observations of the "consumption" of Sanchez by the photographic lens.

At a more theoretical level, early on in the book, Pink situates Sanchez within an extremely thorough and comprehendable delineation of the history of the bullfight and traces the ways in which anthropologists have tried, not only to understand the wider, more cultural meaning of the bullfight but to explain it.Their various theories are described in an eloquent and thought provoking manner.

"Women and Bullfighting" is the ideal book for readers who want a different angle of the bullfight but will not sacrifice accuracy of detail in the process.Although now retured from the ring, and a new mother, Sanchez has left the door open for other women to take her cape.The subject of Women in the bullring is a highly contentious one that has been in circulation long before Sanchez but, without a doubt, will continue for as long as the national fiesta itself does.This book is an important document within the continuing debate about women and gender in the most machistic and traditional spheres of Spanish culture. ... Read more

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Excellent and important book
Actually, I thought that Hardouin Fugier's book was not an "anti-bullfighting screed" but an extremely well-argued and beautifully written account of the history of the corrida, written from the standpoint of resolute and steadfast but intelligent opposition. She avoids dwelling too much on the (usually unproven) allegations of some activists about the way that the bulls are treated before the corrida and talks about what we all know, that it is an indefensible activity in itself. She examines intelligently the myths that helped to glorify and glamourise bullfighting and those who make a living out of it. She examines the psychological appeal of the bullfight and gives credit where credit's due to aficionados and others who don't share her views but have contributed to the debate. One of the things she examines is the fact that euphemistic language and symbolism and rituals disguise the reality and frequently what the corrida is thought to be bears absolutely no resemblance to what actually happens. This book is a must read for anyone who feels strongly about the subject. If you are an aficionado you may, however, find this book extremely offensive, but not because there is anything crude or inaccurate within its pages, but simply because she is telling the truth and the truth hurts.

An Anti-Bullfighting Screed
The Amazon editorial reviews are made out to suggest that this book is a dispassionate, evenhanded examnation of the history of the bullfight, and I purchased the book expecting as much.The book is nothing of the sort:it's an anti-bullfighting screed.

If you're a member of PETA, this book may be of interest.If you're an aficionado looking for a scholarly examination of bullfighting's past you will need to look elsewhere.

I give the book two stars, instead of one, because of the quality of the photos and paintings liberally supplied throughout the text. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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In this collection of Lucy Wang's short plays are:Bullfighting: Annie, an insurance claims adjuster, summons Ernest Hemingway to the rescue.(IN)Security: Joe Schmoe and Jane Doe meet at the airport terminal and reassure themselves they're safe, in spite of the changing security alerts. But, how safe are they?Cinderellas Bawl: Cinderella enlists Bobby Shaftoe, Old Mother Hubbard, Gretel and Farmer in the Dell for help in finding the perfect sperm.How Now Brown Couch: A mysterious visitor shows up to Dans pad and threatens to take his brown couch, citing the law of attraction.TRAYF: Caught in a Sino-Semitic triangle, Ruth discovers that what's good for you isn't always good for you. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on February 20, 2002. The length of the article is 1185 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Las corridas de toros según Xavier Villaurrutia.(escritor)(TT: Bullfighting according to Xavier Villaurrutia.)(TA: writer)
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: February 20, 2002
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: 48Issue: 2540Page: 66

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on May 23, 2001. The length of the article is 445 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: El largo desierto.(la fiesta brava en México después de finalizada la temporada)(TT: The unending desert.)(TA: off-season bullfighting in Mexico)(Artículo Breve)(Columna)
Author: Rafael Ramírez Heredia
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: May 23, 2001
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: 47Issue: 2501Page: 55

Article Type: Artículo Breve, Columna

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