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Clifford Putney, Putney Clifford

Muscular Christianity - Manhood and Sports in Protestant America, 1880-1920

English · Paperback / Softback

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About the author

Clifford Putney is Assistant Professor of History at Bentley College.

Summary

In this fascinating study, Putney details how Protestant leaders promoted competitive sports and physical education to create an ideal of Christian manliness.

Product details

Authors	Clifford Putney, Putney Clifford
Publisher	University Presses

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	30.04.2003

EAN	9780674011250
ISBN	978-0-674-01125-0
Dimensions	156 mm x 235 mm x 24 mm
Weight	463 g
Illustrations	16 halftones
Subjects	Guides > Sport Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous RELIGION / Christianity / Protestant, SPORTS & RECREATION / General, HISTORY / United States / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Religion & beliefs, c 1500 onwards to present day, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Sport: general, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, Gender studies: men and boys, Sports and Active outdoor recreation, Protestantism and Protestant Churches

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