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More Than One Way To Measure: Masculinity In The Zurkaneh Of Safavid Iran, Zachary T. Smith
More Than One Way To Measure: Masculinity In The Zurkaneh Of Safavid Iran, Zachary T. Smith
The Hilltop Review
The zurkhaneh of early modern Safavid Iran was an institution where men undertook physical training, in some ways reminiscent of a modern-day gymn. This paper attempts to theorize the zurkhaneh as a public space in which primarily non-elite men participated in the social economy of early modern Safavid Iran based upon their pursuit of the ideal of javanmardi, or young manliness. To accomplish this, this paper will combine the themes of publicity, the social utility of the body, and the authority of textuality with an examination of the physical culture of the zurkhaneh to theorize the utility, representation, and …
Music And Athletics: An Inseparable Bond, Alisha Symington
Music And Athletics: An Inseparable Bond, Alisha Symington
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
Music is so deeply ingrained in nearly every part of our culture, it sometimes passes by unnoticed. However, if one were to remove music from its typical appearance, the resulting silence can be deafening. For example, in a film, such as Star Wars, if the main theme did not exist, the anticipation of the film and the overall reaction to the plot would be far less appealing. If clothing stores did not play spunky electronic music, would consumer’s shopping habits be altered? A strongly universal and historic aspect of culture that a lack of music would dramatically is the world …
Ua19/16/2 Athletic Media Relations Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations
Ua19/16/2 Athletic Media Relations Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations
WKU Archives Records
General WKU athletic press releases for the year 2016.
Ua19/16/1 Wku 2016-17 Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations
Ua19/16/1 Wku 2016-17 Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations
WKU Archives Records
2016-17 men's basketball media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.