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J. Lowell Lewis

Ring of Liberation

Deceptive Discourse in Brazilian Capoeira

294 pages, 25 figures, 2 maps, 3 tables  5-1/2 x 8-1/2  © 1992

Cloth $55.00

ISBN: 9780226476827   Published September 1992

Paper $22.00

ISBN: 9780226476834   Published September 1992

List of Maps, Tables, and Figures
Foreword, by Robert Farris Thompson
Preface
1. Introduction
2. The Origins of Capoeira
3. Capoeira in Salvador
4. Jogar—Body Play
5. Tocar—Musical Play
6. Brincar—Verbal Play
7. Conclusion
Appendix A: Laban Notation of Capoeira Ginga
Appendix B: Movement Repertoire
Appendix C: Names of Masters Cited
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Discography
Films and Videos
Index
Subjects



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