Devotional Fitness - An Analysis of Contemporary Christian Dieting and Fitness Programs (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

This book examines evangelical dieting and fitness programs and provides a systematic approach of this diverse field with its wide variety of programs. When evangelical Christians engage in fitness and dieting classes in order to "glorify God," they often face skepticism. This book approaches devotional fitness culture in North America from a religious studies perspective, outlining the basic structures, ideas, and practices of the field. Starting with the historical backgrounds of this current, the book approaches both practice and ideology, highlighting how devotional fitness programs construe their identity in the face of various competing offers in religious and non-religious sectors of society. The book suggests a nuanced and complex understanding of the relationship between sports and religion, beyond 'simple' functional equivalency. It provides insights into the formation of secular and religious body ideals and the way these body ideals are sacralized in the frame of an evangelical worldview.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Popular Culture, Religion and Society. A Social-Scientific Approach, 2
Release date:	2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Martin Radermacher
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	275
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-49821-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-49821-5
Barcode:	9783319498218

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