Title: Sport and Women: Social Issues in International Perspective (1st Edition)
Author: Gertrud Pfister, Ilse Hartmann-Tews (Editors)
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN-10: 0415246288
ISBN-13: 9780415246286
Language: English
Pages: 304
Dimensions: approx. 24 × 16 cm
Publication Date: 2003
Genre: Non-Fiction, Sports Studies, Gender Studies, Sociology
Condition: Very Good
Description:
Sport and Women: Social Issues in International Perspective provides a comprehensive and comparative examination of women’s experiences in sport across the globe. Drawing on original research and detailed case studies from 16 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, the book explores how cultural, social, and political factors shape women’s participation in sport. It analyses issues such as gender inequality, access to leadership and decision-making roles, and the effectiveness of policy and political action in promoting women’s sport. Scholarly yet accessible, this volume is an essential resource for readers interested in the sociology, culture, and politics of sport and gender.
Title: Sport and Women: Social Issues in International Perspective (1st Edition)
Author: Gertrud Pfister, Ilse Hartmann-Tews (Editors)
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN-10: 0415246288
ISBN-13: 9780415246286
Language: English
Pages: 304
Dimensions: approx. 24 × 16 cm
Publication Date: 2003
Genre: Non-Fiction, Sports Studies, Gender Studies, Sociology
Condition: Very Good
Description:
Sport and Women: Social Issues in International Perspective provides a comprehensive and comparative examination of women’s experiences in sport across the globe. Drawing on original research and detailed case studies from 16 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, the book explores how cultural, social, and political factors shape women’s participation in sport. It analyses issues such as gender inequality, access to leadership and decision-making roles, and the effectiveness of policy and political action in promoting women’s sport. Scholarly yet accessible, this volume is an essential resource for readers interested in the sociology, culture, and politics of sport and gender.
