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Religion and Sports: An Introduction and Case Studies,Used
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Like religion, playing and watching sports is a deeply meaningful, celebratory ritual enjoyed by millions across the world. The first scholarly work designed for use in both religion and sports courses, this collection develops and then applies a theoretically grounded approach to studying sports engagement globally and its relationship to modernday issues of violence, difference, social protest, and belonging.Case studies explore the place of sports in mainstream faiths, such as Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity, and lesserknown religious groups, particularly in Africa. It covers football, baseball, and basketball but also archery, soccer, bullfighting, judo, and track. Essays reflect all skill levels, from amateur to professional, and find surprising affinities among practices and cultures in locations as disparate as Germany and Japan, Spain and Saudi Arabia. Thoroughly examining a range of phenomena, this collection fully captures the unique overlap of two universal institutions and their interplay with human society, politics, and culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Religion and Sports: An Introduction and Case Studies'? A: The book examines the relationship between religion and sports, exploring how both serve as meaningful rituals and cultural practices across various societies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Religion and Sports: An Introduction and Case Studies' is Rebecca Alpert.
- Q: What topics are covered in the case studies? A: The case studies explore sports in relation to major faiths like Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity, as well as lesser-known religious groups, particularly in Africa.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 5, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both amateur and professional levels? A: Yes, the essays in the book reflect a range of skill levels from amateur to professional.
- Q: What are some of the sports discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various sports including football, baseball, basketball, archery, soccer, bullfighting, judo, and track.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under 'Religion, Politics & State'.