"This book is about the historical influence of late nineteenth-century medical beliefs and values on the perceived benefits of physical activity for women acro

This book looks at sport not just as recreation, but as an integral part of contemporary culture, with connections to industry, commerce and politics. It explor

The surprising roots of the self-defense movement and the history of women’s empowerment. At the turn of the twentieth century, women famously organized to de

Athletic contests help define what we mean in America by "success." By keeping women from "playing with the boys" on the false assumption that they are inherent