International encyclopedia of women and sports
By: edited by Karen Christensen, Allen Guttmann, Gertrud Pfister.
Contributors: Christensen, Karen, 1957-; Guttmann, Allen.; Pfister, Gertrud, 1945-
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Subjects: Sports for women -- Encyclopedias; Women athletes -- Encyclopedias
Genres: Encyclopedias.
Description: "No other encyclopedia covers the world of women in international sports with such depth, currency, and detail. This three-volume, illustrated reference set provides articles on all aspects of the history and the current state of women's sports. Included are more than 230 biographies, 170 individual and group sports, and 75 country profiles, plus examinations of cultural, societal, health, and ethical issues."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.
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