American Culture through Religion and Sport

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Häftad, Engelska, 2026

AvAnnie Blazer

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This book shows how both sports and religions reflect realities far beyond the boundaries of stadiums and churches. Chapters explore how sports and religions are intertwined with American cultural elements including capitalism, race relations, gender norms, and nationalism. These explorations encourage readers to apply critical inquiry to deeply embedded facets of American culture.Each chapter contains:- A summary of existing scholarship- Case studies and examples- A brief excerpt from a primary source- Guided analysis of the excerpt- Discussion questions- Suggested further resourcesDrawing out the historical context, social and cultural implications of sports and religion, and the inter-relatedness of sports, religions, economy and politics, this book is an innovative introduction to American culture and society.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-03-05
Mått168 x 242 x 20 mm
Vikt360 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781350197084

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AcknowledgementsPreface: Notes for EducatorsIntroduction1. Is Sport a Religion?Part I: Sports in Religious Communities2. Muscular Christianity3. Jewish Immigration and Antisemitism4. Sports Ministry5. Muhammad Ali6. Asian Martial Arts7. Muslim AthletesPart II: American Christianity and Social Issues in Sport8. Sex and Gender9. Youth Sports10. Native American Mascots11. Doping12. College SportsEndnotesSelected BibliographyIndex

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