Originating more than 2500 years ago; cockfighting is one of the oldest documented sports in the world. It has continued to flourish despite bans against it in many countries. In The Cockfight: A Casebook; folklorist Alan Dundes brings together a diverse array of writing on this male-dominated ritual. Vivid descriptions of cockfights from Puerto Rico; Tahiti; Ireland; Spain; Brazil; and the Philippines complement critical commentaries; from the fourth-century reflections of St. Augustine to contemporary anthropological and psychoanalytic interpretations. The various essays discuss the intricate rules of the cockfight; the ethical question of pitting two equally matched roosters in a fight to the death; the emotional involvement of cockfighters and fans; and the sexual implications of the sport. The result is an enlightening collection for anthropologists; folklorists; sociologists; and psychologists; as well as followers of this ancient blood sport.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must-read for specialists in Spanish and Latin American StudiesBy Dr. Christopher M. MinioThis is a must-read for students of and experts in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I used it as a primary source in my doctoral dissertation in the field.