Women's Artistic Gymnastics - Socio-cultural Perspectives (Hardcover)

This book lifts the lid on the high pressured, complex world of women's artistic gymnastics. By adopting a socio-cultural lens incorporating historical, sociological and psychological perspectives, it takes the reader through the story and workings of women's artistic gymnastics. Beginning with its early history as a 'feminine appropriate' sport, the book follows the sport through its transition to a modern sports form. Including global cases and innovative narrative methods, it explores the way gymnasts have experienced its intense challenges, the complexities of the coach-athlete relationship, and how others involved in the sport, such as parents and medical personnel, have contributed to the reproduction of a highly demanding and potentially abusive sporting culture. With the focus on a unique women's sport, the book is an important read for researchers and students studying sport sociology, sport coaching, and physical education, but it is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of sporting talent.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Women, Sport and Physical Activity
Release date:	April 2020
First published:	2020
Editors:	Roslyn Kerr • Natalie Barker-Ruchti • Carly Stewart • Gretchen Kerr
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	246
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-44001-5
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Gymnastics > General
LSN:	0-367-44001-6
Barcode:	9780367440015

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