Understanding Sport as a Religious Phenomenon

An Introduction

AvEric Bain-Selbo,D. Gregory Sapp

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Readers are introduced to a range of theoretical and methodological approaches used to understand religion – including sociology, philosophy, psychology, and anthropology – and how they can be used to understand sport as a religious phenomenon. Topics include the formation of powerful communities among fans and the religious experience of the fan, myth, symbols and rituals and the sacrality of sport, and sport and secularization. Case studies are taken from around the world and include the Olympics (ancient and modern), football in the UK, the All Blacks and New Zealand national identity, college football in the American South, and gymnastics.Ideal for classroom use, Understanding Sport as a Religious Phenomenon illuminates the nature of religion through sports phenomena and is a much-needed contribution to the field of religion and popular culture.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-09-08
Mått:158 x 232 x 14 mm
Vikt:380 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Continnuum-3PL
Antal sidor:184
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781472514059

Utforska kategorier

Kulturvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Sportböcker inom Sport, fritid och hobby
Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Eric Bain-Selbo is Dean at School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indiana University Kokomo, USA.D. Gregory Sapp is Associate Professor of Religious Studies, at Stetson University, USA.

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In this well-crafted and accessible book, Bain-Selbo and Sapp draw the reader into the exploration of the multi-faceted relationship between sport and religion. Peppered with thought provoking examples, this text is sure to stimulate informed and fruitful discussion both inside and outside of the classroom.

Innehållsförteckning

Acknowledgements ForewordPreface 1. Introduction 2. Sport as Religious Phenomenon 3. The Quest for Perfection: A Theological Approach 4. A Psychology of Sport and Religion: Escaping Finitude 5. Come Together: A Sociology of Religion and Sport 6. Sport and the Moral Life 7. Thinking Critically About Religion and Sport 8. Secularism and Sport 9. Conclusion Index