God in the Stadium-Pa

by Robert J. Higgs

Book Overview

From the worship of Michael Jordan to the downfall of O.J. Simpson, it has become clear that sports and sports heroes have assumed a role in American society far out of proportion to their traditional value. In this powerful critique of present-day American popular culture, Robert J. Higgs examines the complex and increasingly pervasive control that sports wield in shaping the national self-image. He provides a thoughtful history and analysis of how...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813108535
• ISBN13: 9780813108537
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Sports, Military and Religion

Very in depth commentary on the historical, social relationship of sports and religion, particularly in the South. Almost of equal importance in this work is the inseparable bond of both to the military.This book is not for the casual reader. The subject is covered in depth and the author philosophizes in great depth through very weighty questions.While one may not agree with every statement, I'm certain the author does not either, but rather wishes for the reader to think hard about perspectives and cultural realities that we often follow blindly or just take for granted.He definitely succeeds in doing this. Most will be angered and nearly driven to arms while reading, but will come away with a greater understanding of the the profound influence of these great phenomena in American Culture.