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Book Title
Encyclopedia of Women and Sport in America
ISBN
9780897749930
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation, Social Science
Publication Name
Encyclopedia of Women and Sport in America
Item Length
10 in
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Subject
Ethnic Studies / General, General, Women's Studies, Référence
Publication Year
1998
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Carole Oglesby, Doreen L. Greenberg, Karen L. Hill, Ruth L. Hall, Frances Johnston
Item Width
7 in
Item Weight
31.3 Oz
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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The challenges and achievements of female athletes in the U.S. are the focus of this collection of nearly 300 articles and biographies that portray the diversity, depth, and meaning of their sports experiences. Written by prominent experts as well as by the athletes themselves, these articles offer a unique, authoritative perspective on topics ranging from women's earliest involvement in sports through recent events at the 1997 world and national championships.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
0897749936
ISBN-13
9780897749930
eBay Product ID (ePID)
489379

Product Key Features

Author
Carole Oglesby, Doreen L. Greenberg, Karen L. Hill, Ruth L. Hall, Frances Johnston
Publication Name
Encyclopedia of Women and Sport in America
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Ethnic Studies / General, General, Women's Studies, Référence
Publication Year
1998
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation, Social Science
Number of Pages
384 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10 in
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Width
7 in
Item Weight
31.3 Oz

Additional Product Features

LCCN
97-052787
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Gv709.E53 1998
Reviews
"What is of special value for sport historians is a series of excellent theme/topics, sections that examine critical social issues.... Such easily accessed material is a wonderful resource for the practising sport historian and for the prospective student of sport history."- The International Journal of the History of Sport, "Written at a general adult level, the encyclopedia's unique features and coverage would interest a wider audience. Recommended for high school public, and academic libraries." CHOICE, "Written at a general adult level, the encyclopedia's unique features and coverage would interest a wider audience. Recommended for high school public, and academic libraries."- CHOICE, "The writing has an informal feel to it that makes the entries very readable. The well-chosen black-and-white photos enrich the text and capture the competitiveness of the athletes....This source will be a useful addition to a collection."- VOYA, "...a comprehensive source of information encompasing the area of women and sport in the United States of America....It is not only impressive, but also inspirational, providing further support that prominent roles in society are available to women....They are educational, and without sounding too redundant, truly inspirational....Undoubtedly, teachers and students could put this volume to excellent use....this volume very competently covers the field as related to women and sport in the USA." Education Libraries, "...this clearly written book offers more information about American female athletes than any other single source.... This much-needed tool deserves a spot on the reference roster of every library."- School Library Journal, "...a comprehensive source of information encompasing the area of women and sport in the United States of America....It is not only impressive, but also inspirational, providing further support that prominent roles in society are available to women....They are educational, and without sounding too redundant, truly inspirational....Undoubtedly, teachers and students could put this volume to excellent use....this volume very competently covers the field as related to women and sport in the USA."- Education Libraries
Table of Content
Foreword by Mariah Burton Nelson Foreword by Marilyn Oshman Preface Contributors Suggested Readings Selected Bibliography Index
Copyright Date
1998
Target Audience
College Audience
Dewey Decimal
796/.082
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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  • Added to library collection

    I have not read this book. I purchased it upon request of the athletic dept. of the University to be added to the library collection. I am assuming it is something of value if they requested the book.