Skateboarding and Religion
(Sprache: Englisch)
This book explores the ways in which religion is observed, performed, and organised in skateboard culture.
Drawing on scholarship from the sociology of religion and the cultural politics of lifestyle sports, this work combines ethnographic...
Drawing on scholarship from the sociology of religion and the cultural politics of lifestyle sports, this work combines ethnographic...
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This book explores the ways in which religion is observed, performed, and organised in skateboard culture.Drawing on scholarship from the sociology of religion and the cultural politics of lifestyle sports, this work combines ethnographic research with media analysis to argue that the rituals of skateboarding provide participants with a rich cultural canvas for emotional and spiritual engagement. Paul O'Connor contends that religious identification in skateboarding is set to increase as participants pursue ways to both control and engage meaningfully with an activity that has become an increasingly mainstream and institutionalised sport. Religion is explored through the themes of myth, celebrity, iconography, pilgrimage, evangelism, cults, and self-help.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Skateboarding and Religion “
1. Introduction. 2. Skateboarding, Religion, and Lifestyle Sports.- Part 1. Observation.- 3. Origin Myths.- 4. Skate Gods.- 5. Iconography.- Part 2. Performance.- 6. Video Journeys.- 7. Pilgrimage Spots.- 8. Ritualised Play.- Part 3. Organisation.- 9. A Vehicle for Faith.- 10. DIY Religion .- 11. Self-help.- 12. Conclusion.
Autoren-Porträt von Paul O'Connor
Paul O'Connor is Adjunct Assistant Professor in Sociology at Lingnan University, Hong Kong, and holds an affiliation with the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague. As a qualitative sociologist and veteran skateboarder, his research is focused on religion, ethnicity, and lifestyle sports.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Paul O'Connor
- 2020, 1st ed. 2020, XV, 304 Seiten, 14 farbige Abbildungen, Maße: 14,8 x 21 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Springer, Berlin
- ISBN-10: 3030248593
- ISBN-13: 9783030248598
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
"Skateboarding and Religion has much to offer those who are interested in reading more serious work about skateboarding and action sports. The book will also interest researchers studying contemporary religion and spirituality, particularly those with an interest in religion's relationship with popular culture and sport." (Daniel O'Neill, Leisure Studies, February 21, 2020)
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