Women's Artistic Gymnastics : Socio-cultural Perspectives Paperback / softback
Edited by Roslyn (Lincoln University, New Zealand) Kerr, Natalie (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) Barker-Ruchti, Carly (Bournemouth University, UK) Stewart, Gretchen (University of Toronto, Canada) Kerr
Part of the Women, Sport and Physical Activity series
Paperback / softback
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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.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:258 pages, 6 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:13/12/2021
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- ISBN:9781032236872
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:258 pages, 6 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:13/12/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781032236872