{"product_id":"9781350197084","title":"American Culture through Religion and Sport","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAmerican Culture through Religion and Sport\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAnnie Blazer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Sociology of Religion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book shows how both sports and religions reflect realities far beyond the boundaries of stadiums and churches.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter contains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- A summary of existing scholarship\u003cbr\u003e- Case studies and examples\u003cbr\u003e- A brief excerpt from a primary source\u003cbr\u003e- Guided analysis of the excerpt\u003cbr\u003e- Discussion questions\u003cbr\u003e- Suggested further resources\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnnie Blazer \u003c\/b\u003eis Associate Professor of Religious Studies at William \u0026amp; Mary, USA. She is the author of  \u003ci\u003ePlaying for God\u003c\/i\u003e (2015).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05 March 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350197084\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63412922417292,"sku":"9781350197084","price":31.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_2cdb2738-f25c-4ce1-a0de-96d41cbefd7d.jpg?v=1792539898","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350197084","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}