Sport and Women

Social Issues in International Perspective

Gertrud Pfister editor Ilse Hartmann-Tews editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:5th Dec '02

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Although female athletes are successful in all types of sport, in many countries sport is still a male domain. This book examines and compares the sporting experiences of women from different countries around the world and offers the first systematic and cross-cultural analysis of the topic of women in sport.

Sport and Women presents a wealth of new research data, including in-depth case-studies of 16 countries in North and South America, Asia, Eastern and Western Europe and Africa. In addition, the book offers comparative assessments of the extent to which women are represented in global sport and the opportunities that women have to participate in decision-making processes in sport.

The book illuminates a wide range of key international issues in women's sport, such as cultural barriers to participation and the efficacy of political action. It is therefore essential reading for anybody with an interest in the sociology, culture and politics of sport.

ISBN: 9780415246286

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 560g

304 pages