The Influence of the Protestant Ethic on Sport and Recreation

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Why do Americans transform every type of play into competitive contests? Americans have institutionalized sport and recreation as an embodiment of national values. The nexus of these values is the Protestant ethic which emphasizes moral asceticism, rational labour, goal directed behaviour, and competitive achievement. This ethic has engendered the spirit and creed of American sport, labelled the American sport ethos. This ethos which has influenced...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:185972387X

ISBN13:9781859723876

Release Date:January 1997

Publisher:Avebury

Length:394 Pages

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Religion Religion & Spirituality Sports & Outdoors Sports & Recreation

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