With God on their side sport in the service of religion

'Sport' and 'religion' are cultural institutions with a global reach. Each is characterised by ritualised performance and by the ecstatic devotion of its followers, whether in the sports arena or the cathedral of worship. This fascinating collection is the first to examine, in de...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Magdalinski, Tara (-), Chandler, Timothy John Lindsay
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge 2002.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:'Sport' and 'religion' are cultural institutions with a global reach. Each is characterised by ritualised performance and by the ecstatic devotion of its followers, whether in the sports arena or the cathedral of worship. This fascinating collection is the first to examine, in detail, the relationship between these two cultural institutions from an international, religiously pluralistic perspective. It illuminates the role of sport and religion in the social formation of collective groups, and explores how sport might operate in the service of a religious community.The book offers a series
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (217 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780415862929
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