American Culture through Religion and Sport

This book shows how both sports and religions reflect realities far beyond the boundaries of stadiums and churches. 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.

Each chapter contains:

- A summary of existing scholarship
- Case studies and examples
- A brief excerpt from...