Christensen, Karen

Along with detailed information on how sports are played around the world, this book explores emotions and issues surrounding the sporting life and looks at sport as an essential part of the human experience.

Contains approximately 150 alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about various aspects of women and sports, covering sports and athletic activities, women's sport in society and the culture of women's sport, health issues, organizations, events, national programs, and people. Includes a reader's guide, appendices, and an index.