Sport and Women - Social Issues in International Perspective (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2002
First published:	2003
Editors:	Gertrud Pfister • Ilse Hartmann-Tews
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-24627-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Sport & leisure industries
LSN:	0-415-24627-X
Barcode:	9780415246279

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