Encyclopedia of women and sport in America
By: edited by Carole A. Oglesby ; with [contributions by] Doreen L. Greenberg ... [et al.].
Contributors: Oglesby, Carole A.; Greenberg, Doreen L.
Publisher: Oryx Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Phoenix
Language: eng
Number of pages: 360
Subjects: Women athletes -- United States -- Encyclopedias; Sports for women -- United States -- Encyclopedias
Description: "This encyclopedia provides short biographical entries with time and place of birth and then spells out the women's athletic accomplishments. It also includes historical articles, such as 'Badminton and Women' and sociological/psychological entries, such as 'Goal Setting and Women.'" Voice Youth Advocates. "This clearly written book offers more information about American female athletes than any other single source." SLJ.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-335) and index.