Training the Body: Perspectives from Religion, Physical Culture and Sport (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)

Synopsis

This is the first book to examine the body in training in the context of religion, sport and wider physical culture, offering important insight into the performative, social, cultural and gendered aspects of somatic discipline and exercise. The book presents a series of fascinating thematic and case-study led chapters from around the world, examining topics including the martial discipline and symbolism of artistic gymnastics; religious interpretations of body vulnerability in the context of marathons; the religious language of corporeal training in sport; and martial arts. Drawing on multi-disciplinary perspectives, from sport, religion, history and philosophy, the book also explores the often contested and sometimes over-zealous application of training in both sport and religion, and the ways in which this can cause harm to athletes or adherents. This is fascinating reading for any advanced student or researcher with an interest in the body, physical cultural studies, the ethics and philosophy of sport, the sociology of sport, religious studies, Asian studies, or philosophy.

Copyright:

2022

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

236 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000588675

Related ISBNs:

9781032123301, 9781003224112, 9781032123318

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

05/13/22

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, David Torevell, Clive Palmer and Paul Rowan

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sports, Sociology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

David Torevell

Edited by:

Clive Palmer

Edited by:

Paul Rowan