Radical Orthodoxy and the Emergence of Spiritual Hero-Athletes: Examining Lance Armstrong's “Illness” Narrative
This essay examines how stories of overcoming illness are important components of popular narratives, media representations, and cultural understandings surrounding American hero-athletes such as Lance Armstrong and his portrayal as a cancer survivor. Understood through the theology of radical ortho...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
2014
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Journal of disability & religion
Year: 2014, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 157-172 |
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Radical Orthodoxy
B hero–athlete B sport media B Lance Armstrong B Idols B Cancer |
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