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1 online resource |
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Routledge research in sport, culture and society |
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Routledge research in sport, culture and society.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of tables and figures; Foreword; Acknowlegements; Notes on contributors; Part I Contextualizing women and sport in Latin America; Part II Women and sport in Latin America; Part III The contribution of diaspora Latin American women to sport in various countries; Appendices; Index; 1 Latin America: an introduction; 2 International developments in policy and practice for equity: girls and women in physical education, physical activity and sport; 3 Gender, gender equality and women's sport: theories and practices |
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4 Women and sport in Argentina5 Women and sport in Brazil; 6 Women and sport in Chile; 7 Women and sport in Colombia; 8 Women and sport in Costa Rica; 9 Women and sport in Cuba; 10 Women and sport in Honduras; 11 Women and sport in Mexico; 12 Women and sport in Puerto Rico; 13 Women and sport in Venezuela; 14 Indigenous women, games and ethno-sport in Latin America; 15 Latin American women and sport in the United States; 16 Latin American women and sport in Spain; 17 Conclusion; A Authors of the quotes selected to open each chapter |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Sports for women -- Latin America
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Women athletes -- Latin America
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Sports -- Latin America.
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GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- History.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference.
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TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports.
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Sports
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Sports for women
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Women athletes
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Latin America
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
López de D'Amico, Rosa, editor
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Benn, Tansin, editor
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Pfister, Gertrud, 1945- editor.
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| ISBN |
9781317565727 |
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131756572X |
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1138832502 |
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9781138832503 |
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9781315736020 |
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1315736020 |
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9781317565734 |
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1317565738 |
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9781317565710 |
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1317565711 |
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9780815376248 |
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0815376243 |
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