Religion and Sports: an Introduction and Case Studies by Rebecca T. AlpertCall Number: E-book
ISBN: 9780231539326
Publication Date: 2015-05-05
"(T)his collection develops and then applies a theoretically grounded approach to studying sports engagement globally and its relationship to modern-day 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 lesser-known religious groups, particularly in Africa. It covers football, baseball, and basketball but also archery, soccer, bullfighting, judo, and track."