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

Name: Muscular Christianity Manhood and Sports in Protestant America, 1880-1920
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ISBN: 9780674011250

ISBN-10: 0674011252

ISBN-13: 9780674011250

Edition: 2001 (Reprint)

Authors: Clifford Putney

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One form of the new manly culture practised by American men in the late 19th century, developed out of the Protestant churches, was known as muscular Christianity. This study details how Protestant leaders promoted competitive sports and physical education to create an ideal of Christian manliness.

Book details

List price: $27.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication date: 4/30/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.254
Language: English



List of Illustrations


Acknowledgments


Introduction



The Birth of a Movement



God in the Gym



Men and Religion



Fishers of Boys



Worldwide Redemption



Muscular Women



Christians in Khaki


Conclusion


Notes


Selected Bibliography


Index