Bibliograph

The professor in the cage, why men fight and why we like to watch, Jonathan Gottschall

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The professor in the cage, why men fight and why we like to watch, Jonathan Gottschall

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-277) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The professor in the cage

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

Jonathan Gottschall

Sub title

why men fight and why we like to watch

Summary

"When a mixed martial arts (MMA) gym moves in across the street from his office, Jonathan Gottschall sees a challenge, and an opportunity. Pushing forty, out of shape, and disenchanted with his job as an adjunct English professor, part of him yearns to cross the street and join up. The other part is terrified. Gottschall eventually works up his nerve, and starts training for a real cage fight. He's fighting not only as a personal test but also to answer questions that have intrigued him for years: Why do men fight? And why do so many seemingly decent people like to watch?"--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

The Riddle of the Duel -- Monkey Dance -- Tough Men -- Slaying Goliath -- Survival of the Sportiest -- War Games -- Bloodlust -- What a Fight Means -- Slaying David

Target audience

adult

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