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Game Day and God: Football, Faith, and Politics in the American South
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Game Day and God: Football, Faith, and Politics in the American South Hardback - 2009

by Eric Bain-Selbo

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Game Day and God: Football, Faith, and Politics in the American South takes seriously the often-stated assertion that college football in the South is a religion. To this end, Eric Bain-Selbo draws upon a wide range of theoretical approaches in religious studies and cultural criticism. He also relies upon field research to several campuses in the Southeastern Conference where he interviewed fans and experienced "game day." Consequently, the author is able to make the case that college football does function religiously for many people in the South. In addition, the author introduces key concepts and theories of religion and culture to a general audience.

Game Day and God also recounts the role that college football has played in Southern history and culture. Going back as far as the Civil War, the work explains the cultural meaning of college football in the South, delivering a much needed critical perspective to the subject.

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  • Title Game Day and God: Football, Faith, and Politics in the American South
  • Author Eric Bain-Selbo
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition [ Edition: First
  • Pages 253
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Mercer University Press
  • Publication date 2009-09
  • Features Bibliography, Index
  • ISBN 9780881461558 / 0881461555
  • Weight 1.2 lbs (0.54 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 in (23.11 x 15.24 x 2.79 cm)
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: South
  • Category Sports & Recreation
  • Library of Congress subjects Football - Social aspects, Football - Religious aspects
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2009024977
  • Dewey Decimal Code 796.332

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Citations

  • Choice, 04/01/2010, Page 0
  • Chronicle of Higher Education, 10/09/2009, Page 16

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