Women and fitness in American culture
By: Sarah Hentges
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
ISBN-13: 9780786474806
Subjects: Sociological aspects; Health and hygiene; Exercise for women; Social aspects; Physical fitness for women; Women
Description: "This book explores and explodes common representations and experiences of American fitness. It takes women's experiences as the center of inquiry toward an understanding of the function of fitness in our lives. This book considers a broad range of topics from an interdisciplinary perspective: generations, cultural appropriation, community development, art choreography, methodology, healing, and social justice"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-246) and index.