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Playing with God
religion and modern sport
By Baker, William W.
- ISBN
- 978-0-67402-421-2
- Publisher
- Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2007.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2007
Baker (history, emeritus, Univ. of Maine) has long specialized in sports. In this worthy addition to his works, he again considers sports in America, this time studying the mutual influence of sports and religion. Today, we as Americans play to win, and we expect God to participate-if not to deliver victory for "our side," then at least to ensure we play our best. Furthermore, we believe that sport builds ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
