Sports in Zion: Mormon Recreation, 1890-1940

By (author): "Richard Ian Kimball"

Genres:Nonfiction books Lds books Spirituality books Baseball books Mormonism books

Publish Date: August 1st 2003

Sports in Zion: Mormon Recreation, 1890-1940

ISBN0252028570

ISBN139780252028571

AsinSports in Zion: Mormon Recreation, 1890-1940

Original titleSports in Zion: Mormon Recreation, 1890-1940 (Sport and Society)

SeriesSport and Society

Studies the central role that sports and leisure played in shaping the modern Mormon religion. This book explores how Mormon leaders tapped the potential of using recreation programs to ameliorate the problems of the city and inculcate morals and values in LDS youth. It also looks at the broader functions of recreation in society.