Author : Rosa Lopez de D'Amico
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317565738
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)
Book Synopsis Women and Sport in Latin America by : Rosa Lopez de D'Amico
Download or read book Women and Sport in Latin America written by Rosa Lopez de D'Amico and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This multidisciplinary book draws on sociology, cultural studies, anthropology and history, to explore the diversity, challenges and achievements of Latin American women in sport. It offers an in-depth analysis of women’s sport in ten countries across Latin America, insights into the sport activities of indigenous peoples, and the contributions of Latin American women to sport living outside of the region. The book also provides a comprehensive overview of international developments in gender and sport research, policy development and theory, and addresses sport participation at many levels including in school-based physical education, community and high performance contexts.