Muscular Christianity: Manhood and Sports in Protestant America, 1880-1920
Clifford Putney examines the connections among manhood, sports, and Protestantism in America between 1880 and 1920. This historical study considers the cultural meaning of “Muscular Christianity,” offering readers a focused look at how athletic ideals and religious identity intersected during a formative period.
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Muscular Christianity explores the relationship between ideals of manhood, athletic activity, and Protestant America.
Focusing on the period from 1880 to 1920, the book considers how sports intersected with religious and cultural ideas.
Clifford Putney presents a historical study of “Muscular Christianity” and its significance in American life.
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