The Rise and Fall of the Sportswoman: Women's Health, Fitness, and Athletics, 1860-1940 (American University Studies) - Hardcover
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The Rise and Fall of the Sportswoman examines health and fitness advice for American women in the years 1860-1940. It describes the factors that propelled the sportswoman to the level of a highly visible cultural symbol. Blending together medical, educational, social, and cultural history, it also discusses how this symbol eventually collapsed, all but disappearing from the landscape of American social thought.
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The Author: Gregory Kent Stanley received his Ph.D. in History from the University of Kentucky. He is the author of numerous works on sports and university history.
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The Rise and Fall of the Sportswoman: Women's Health, Fitness, and Athletics, 1860-1940 (American University Studies)
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Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers, NY, 1996
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ISBN 13: 9780820428826
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Condition: Wie Neu. Zustandsbeschreibung: Mängelexemplar/near mint. Women's Health, Fitness, and Athletics, 1860-1940. This study examines health and fitness advice for American women in the years 1860-1940. It describes the factors that propelled the sportswoman to the level of a highly visible cultural symbol. Blending together medical, educational, social, and cultural history, it also discusses how this symbol eventually collapsed, all but disappearing from the landscape of American social thought. 159 Seiten, broschiert (American University Studies. Series IX: History; Vol. 180/Peter Lang Verlag 1996). Früher EUR 28,95. Gewicht: 240 g - Softcover/Taschenbuch. Seller Inventory # 90157
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