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Author : Karen Christensen
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports: A-G written by Karen Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Karen Christensen
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ISBN 13 : 9780028649542
Total Pages : 1428 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (495 download)
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports written by Karen Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 1428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the history of the female athlete can be traced back to ancient times, in the course of the last hundred years the world of women and sport has been wholly transformed. Hand in hand with advances in the social and political status of women has been a reconsideration of how women view physical activity. This 3-vol. A-Z reference presents an international overview which includes articles on individual sports, country surveys, biographies, examinations of sports culture and business, social issues, beauty and health issues, ethical issues, and more. Fully illustrated with photographs, charts, and informative sidebars.
Author : Karen Christensen
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ISBN 13 : 9781614720744
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (27 download)
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports written by Karen Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three-volume International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports is the largest and most comprehensive work about women's sports ever published. It includes articles on individual sports, sports medicine and women's health, societal and cultural issues, biographies, and historical country profiles. The work provides unique international and historical coverage of women's sports from earliest recorded times to the dawn of the twenty-first century, as well as the geographical and cultural context necessary for a thorough understanding of this burgeoning topic.In 430 A-Z articles, leading scholars and specialists cover numerous sports and sports figures, as well as health issues such as eating disorders, nutrition and bone density, and social issues such as body image, gender equity and Title IX legislation (which mandates equity in school funding for women's sports programs). A number of organizations contributed to this project, including the Women's Sports Foundation, the International Working Group on Women and Sport, Amateur Athletic Foundation, and others.One of the American Library Association RUSA Committee's Outstanding Reference Public"An important contribution to the study of women's participation in athletic activity. The wide variety of coverage and depth of the articles will make it a valuable addition to any collection needing information on women or sports. It is appropriate for public and academic libraries." --Booklist"A monumental undertaking, this encyclopedia covers women's sports worldwide and throughout history?. This encyclopedia's strengths lie in its unique, cross-cultural treatment of all subjects?. A scholarly resource for public libraries and schools at all levels, middle school through college." --Library Journal"The wide coverage of the present encyclopedia reflects the diversity in women's sport?. Major health issues of concern to female athletes (e.g., amenorrhea, osteoporosis, eating disorders) are given excellent coverage?. Highly recommended for all academic and large public libraries." --Choice"A very well organized and comprehensive reference work?. Normally I would recommend a work like this for strong sports collections, however ? I strongly recommend it for all serious reference collections." --Reference and User Services Quarterly
Author : Allen Guttmann
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ISBN 13 : 9781614720720
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (27 download)
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports written by Allen Guttmann and published by . This book was released on 2022-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three-volume International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports is the largest and most comprehensive work about women's sports ever published. It includes articles on individual sports, sports medicine and women's health, societal and cultural issues, biographies, and historical country profiles. The work provides unique international and historical coverage of women's sports from earliest recorded times to the dawn of the twenty-first century, as well as the geographical and cultural context necessary for a thorough understanding of this burgeoning topic.In 430 A-Z articles, leading scholars and specialists cover numerous sports and sports figures, as well as health issues such as eating disorders, nutrition and bone density, and social issues such as body image, gender equity and Title IX legislation (which mandates equity in school funding for women's sports programs). A number of organizations contributed to this project, including the Women's Sports Foundation, the International Working Group on Women and Sport, Amateur Athletic Foundation, and others.One of the American Library Association's RUSA committee's choice for Outstanding Reference Publications 2001.Booklist: "An important contribution to the study of women's participation in athletic activity. The wide variety of coverage and depth of the articles will make it a valuable addition to any collection needing information on women or sports. It is appropriate for public and academic libraries."
Author : Karen Christensen
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports: H-R written by Karen Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Karen Christensen
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Total Pages : 1428 pages
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Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports: S-Z, index written by Karen Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 1428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Karen Christensen
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ISBN 13 : 9781614720690
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (26 download)
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports written by Karen Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2022-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Karen Christensen
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ISBN 13 : 9781614720737
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Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports written by Karen Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2022-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Barbara L. Drinkwater
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470756853
Total Pages : 680 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (77 download)
Download or read book Women in Sport written by Barbara L. Drinkwater and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The participation of women in sports, whether it be professional or amateur, has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. The anatomy and physiology of the female athlete is unique and it is these aspects which are covered in this new volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine. Women in Sport provides and invaluable reference for those who deal with sportswomen of all abilities, both on a clinical and research level.
Author : Carole A. Oglesby
Publisher : Oryx Press
ISBN 13 : 9781897749937
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (499 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Women and Sports in America written by Carole A. Oglesby and published by Oryx Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Doreen L. Greenberg
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Women and Sport in America written by Doreen L. Greenberg and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1998-03-30 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This encyclopedia provides short biographical entries with time and place of birth and then spells out the women's athletic accomplishments. It also includes historical articles, such as 'Badminton and Women' and sociological/psychological entries, such as 'Goal Setting and Women.'" Voice Youth Advocates. "This clearly written book offers more information about American female athletes than any other single source." SLJ.
Author : Robert Markel
Publisher : Henry Holt
ISBN 13 : 9780805044942
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (449 download)
Download or read book The Women's Sports Encyclopedia written by Robert Markel and published by Henry Holt. This book was released on 1997 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A single-volume reference source combines history, biography, and records of women's sports
Author : Rachna Jain
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ISBN 13 : 9788178792446
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (924 download)
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Women Sports written by Rachna Jain and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Victoria Sherrow
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Women and Sports written by Victoria Sherrow and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 1996-12 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlighting America's most accomplished women in sports, from Ping- Pong champion Ruth Hughes Aaron to gymnast Kim Zmeskal, this A-Z guide provides some 600 entries on individuals and sports as well as numerous related topics, including tournaments, organizations, leagues, awards, health issues, segregation, sexism, dress codes, and the media. It illustrates how women have overcome odds time after time and excelled in a surprising variety of sports and pursuits. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Paula Edelson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780816045655
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (456 download)
Download or read book A to Z of American Women in Sports written by Paula Edelson and published by . This book was released on 2002-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers alphabetically arranged profiles of one hundred fifty female athletes since the late nineteenth century.
Author : Satinder Sharma
Publisher : Reliance Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 9788175101227
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Women in Sports written by Satinder Sharma and published by Reliance Publishing House. This book was released on 2001 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports are essential for physical well being, adventure and recreation. They impart new Impetus to life, bring National & International fame to the sports person. Briefly we can say that sports are not only the means to keep us in good health & high spirits but they provide very thing that a human heart can aspire. In ancient & Medieval times, sports used to be almost exclusively the male domain but with the passage of time, women too, to sports, partly because of keeping them in beautiful figure & partly because of fame and wealth. There is lot of money in sports like Lawn Tennis, Football, Cricket, Hockey etc. The present book portrays the women in all fields of sports of national & international level. The book provides profiles of about 1200 sports women from 52 countries of the world, the Sports & their exponents have been arranged in the alphabetical order. The games include both indoor & outdoor Indian & Western etc. The approach to information has been made easy through special index i.e. index of Names (of players) & index of Sports. This effort being Pioneer in character will be a useful companion to sports lovers.
Author : Karen Christensen
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Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports written by Karen Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
