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Seconds Out

Women and Fighting
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Seconds Out by Alison Dean delves into the intricate world of secondsβ€”those brief measures of time we often overlook. The book explores the science and nature of how seconds impact our lives, environments, and even broader ecosystems. With a fascinating insight into the significance of each tick of the clock, it invites readers to discover the profound influence of this fundamental unit of time.
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Seconds Out

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Dismay over how unequally women's sports are treated has been widespread. Boxing and other martial arts haven't really entered the conversation, but this book shows why they should.

Despite all the other strides feminism has made, we've not really been able to contend with female violence: women's martial arts are regarded warily. Dean considers why this is.

The interest in wrestler Ronda Rousey suggests that it might be time for things to change.

Strong reception to the popular Netflix series GLOW suggests audience appeal.

From A. J. Liebling to Joyce Carol Oates, writers have been fascinated by boxing, but never from the perspective of woman boxers.

She trains in both Vancouver and San Diego.

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Seconds Out is delightfully engaging, capturing the interest of both enthusiasts and those with little knowledge of the subject matter.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781552454190

Publisher: Coach House Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Coach House Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 220

About the Author

Alison Dean is a lecturer in English Literature and Histories of Photography. Alison has a PhD in English from Simon Fraser University and she is an alumna of the School for Criticism & Theory at Cornell University and the Whitney Museum of Modern Art Independent Study Program. Her academic research focuses on the politics of portraiture and the portrait’s opposite – images of atrocity and torture. Alison currently trains and competes in kickboxing and boxing. She has a bad habit of dropping her left hand and her best punch is a straight right.

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