Women in Sport Issues and Controversies

Name: Women in Sport Issues and Controversies
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ISBN: 9780883148136

ISBN-10: 0883148137

ISBN-13: 9780883148136

Edition: 2nd 2001 (Revised)

Authors: Greta L. Cohen

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The issues that impact on the emergence of girls and women into the mainstream of American sport are explored in this comprehensive overview. The contributors, from a wide range of backgrounds, examine the political, historical, economic, psychological, physiological and sociological issues significant to women's participation in sports. Topics covered include: joining the sports establishment; homophobia in sports; exploitation of minorities; and competitiveness versus nurturing in sports.

Book details

List price: $24.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 1/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 472
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.288
Language: English

100 Years in Women's Sports
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Gender Issues
Gender Role Stereotypes and Early Childhood Socialization	p. 3
Whose Body Is This? Women's Sports and Sexual Politics	p. 15
Herstory: A Legacy of Honor
Heroines: Paving the Way	p. 27
The Legendary Babe Didrikson Zaharias	p. 38
The All-American Girls' Professional Baseball League	p. 49
The AIAW: Governance by Woman for Women	p. 59
Government and Policy
Governance: The First Half Century	p. 69
Letters Home: My Life With Title IX	p. 79
Secondary School Programs: Diversity in Practice	p. 95
Political Analysis: Gender Equity Strategies for the Future	p. 104
Physiological Perspectives
Basic Exercise Physiology: Myths and Realities	p. 119
Nutrition and the Female Athlete	p. 133
Athletic Training for the Female Athlete	p. 147
Eating Disorders and Related Behavior Among Athletes	p. 158
Institutionalization of Women's Sports
Media Portrayal of the Female Athlete	p. 171
The Olympic Games: Our Birthright to Sports	p. 185
Homophobia in Women's Sports: The Fear That Divides Us	p. 193
The Minority Experience in Sport: Monochromatic or Technicolor?	p. 204
Psychological Perspectives
Competition: Perceived Barriers to Success	p. 217
The Coach's Role	p. 230
Women With Disabilities	p. 238
Economics of Sport
Equity: What Price Equality?	p. 251
The New Competition: Sports Careers for Women	p. 264
Tennis: Hard Work Paying Off	p. 275
Changing Times
One Future for Sport: Moving Toward an Ethic of Care	p. 289
Women's Sport and the Feminist Movement: Building Bridges	p. 297
Sport in the Global Community	p. 305
Author Index	p. 320
Subject Index	p. 325
About the Authors	p. 334
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