Women's College Softball on the Rise

Mark Allister

ISBN 10: 147667616X / ISBN 13: 9781476676166

Published by McFarland and Co Inc, US, 2019

About this Item

Sidestepping the inflated egos and scandal that have infiltrated many men's sports, college female softball players exhibit power and grace on the field as well as camaraderie, high achievement and vulnerability off the field. This balance not only makes the game compelling to watch, but it also elevates women's softball as an aspirational model for other sports. Focusing on the 2018 season, this book explores gender performance and sexuality in softball, how the influx of money from the sport's growth has reshaped expectations of success, and traditional media coverage of women's sports.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781476676166

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Women's College Softball on the Rise
• Publisher: McFarland and Co Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 147667616X
• ISBN 13: 9781476676166
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 300 grams

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Synopsis

Sidestepping the inflated egos and scandal that have infiltrated many men's sports, college female softball players exhibit power and grace on the field as well as camaraderie, high achievement and vulnerability off the field. This balance not only makes the game compelling to watch, but it also elevates women's softball as an aspirational model for other sports. Focusing on the 2018 season, this book explores gender performance and sexuality in softball, how the influx of money from the sport's growth has reshaped expectations of success, and traditional media coverage of women's sports.

About the Author

Mark Allister teaches literature and writing at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.