Icons of Women's Sport: [2 volumes]
Publishing Details
Icons of Women's Sport: [2 volumes]
By (Author) Kelly Boyer Sagert
By (author) Steven J. Overman
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Greenwood Press
13th February 2012
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
796.0922
Physical Properties
Contains 2 hardbacks
1418g
Description
This collection of fascinating biographies of outstanding women athletes past and present including superstars such as Nadia Comaneci, Mia Hamm, Jackie-Joyner Kersee, Danica Patrick, and Serena and Venus Williams. Icons of Women's Sport identifies and examines the individuals who have impacted history, challenged the status quo, influenced sport culture, and garnered wide public interest. Including stars from the past and present, ranging from Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Billie Jean King to Dara Torres and Venus and Serena Williams, the featured athletes are iconic not only because of their achievements in the sports arena, but also because of their contributions to society: advancing cultural diversity and gender equity, breaking class barriers, and transcending stereotypes. The book contains biographies of 36 women athletesAmerican and internationalwho excelled in competitive sports from the post-World War I era through the modern era in a dozen different sports. Icons of Women's Sport spotlights athletes across a wide range of women's sports, with appropriate attention given to the major sports. Readers will enjoy learning about stars from both amateur and professional sports arenas, including Olympic athletes, as well as female competitors who have reached the top of their game in newer arenas such as golf and snowboarding.
Reviews
This reference work provides new insights into the contributions and roles women have played in promoting sports. They will aid in research to those interested in sports history, women's history, and sociological studies. * ARBA *
These valuable biographies emphasize the multiple contributions of female athletes and will appeal to individuals interested in sports, women's history, and sociology. * Library Journal *
Author Bio
Steven J. Overman, PhD, is adjunct professor on the faculty of University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK. Kelly Boyer Sagert is a freelance writer and author.
