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Sociology is a Martial Art (original title in French La sociologie est un sport de combat) is a French documentary film released in 2001, directed by Pierre Carles and conceived by the latter as an attempt to make sociology known, and more particularly the work of sociologist Pierre Bourdieu.
May 2, 2001 · Sociology Is a Martial Art: Directed by Pierre Carles. With Pierre Bourdieu, José Bové, Pierre Carles, Gaby Reich. For three years, Pierre Carles followed French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, working to have his research understood and people prompted to action.
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Jul 14, 2023 · A collection of essays by the late French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu on topics such as democracy, social inequality, and cultural politics. The book title is a metaphor for Bourdieu's approach to sociology as a critical and engaged discipline.
Jan 25, 2024 · SOCIOLOGY IS A MARTIAL ART, a new documentary about Bourdieu's life, became an unexpected hit in France just prior to his death. Filmed over three years, director Pierre Carles' camera follows Bourdieu as he lectures, attends political rallies, travels, meets with his students, staff, and research team in Paris, and includes Bourdieu having a ...
I am struck by the translation of the film’s title into English: “La sociologie est un sport du combat” becomes “Sociology is a Martial Art”. There is no warrant for translating combat sport as martial art. Both words exist in French as they do in English, so why this mistranslation?
Filmed over three years, Sociology is a Martial Art follows Bourdieu as he lectures, attends political rallies, travels, and meets with his students, staff, and research team in Paris. The screening will be followed by an informal discussion on Bourdieu’s work and influence.
A collection of political essays, interviews, and lectures by the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, who challenged neoliberalism and globalization. The book title refers to his view of sociology as a mode of political intervention, not a martial art.
