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

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
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 30.04.2003
• Subject: Guides > Sport; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous
• EAN: 9780674011250
• ISBN: 978-0-674-01125-0
• Illustrations: 16 halftones
• Dimensions (packing): 15.6 x 23.5 x 2.4 cm
• Weight (packing): 463 g
• Subjects: 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