Spirituality, Sport, and Doping: More than Just a Game

Spirituality, Sport, and Doping: More than Just a Game
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 95
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ISBN-10 : 9783030029975
ISBN-13 : 3030029972
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Book Synopsis Spirituality, Sport, and Doping: More than Just a Game by : Tracy J. Trothen

Download or read book Spirituality, Sport, and Doping: More than Just a Game written by Tracy J. Trothen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the deeper meaning of sports. Drawing on contemporary research, the author makes a strong case for why we should see sport not only in terms of religion but--more importantly-as a possible location for spiritual meaning. Taking this a step farther, she considers how gene editing, robotics, and other biomedical technological enhancements affect not only sports performances but experiences of sport as sacred. In addition, the author explores what difference it might make to the enhancement debate if sports’ spirituality is taken seriously. The author is not afraid to explore the issue in all its complexity. Yet, the argument she presents is both meaningful and accessible. This investigation applies insights from Christian theology, applied ethics, psychology, and sports studies. From lightweight tennis racquets to anabolic steroids, athletes have long used technology and science to improve their performances. But, until now, no one has asked how biomedical technological enhancements might affect the undervalued spiritual dimension of sport. This book presents rich insights into the connection between sports, spirituality, and human enhancement technologies. It will appeal to researchers, athletes and sports followers, and undergraduate and graduate students in ethics, sport, religion or theology.


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