Women's Artistic Gymnastics: Socio-cultural Perspectives

Roslyn Kerr (Curatore)

Natalie Barker-Ruchti (Curatore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2021

This book lifts the lid on the high pressured, complex world of women’s artistic gymnastics. By adopting a socio-cultural lens incorporating historical, sociological and psychological perspectives, it takes the reader through the story and workings of women’s artistic gymnastics. Beginning with its early history as a ‘feminine appropriate’ sport, the book follows the sport through its transition to a modern sports form. Including global cases and innovative narrative methods, it explores the way gymnasts have experienced its intense challenges, the complexities of the coach-athlete relationship, and how others involved in the sport, such as parents and medical personnel, have contributed to the reproduction of a highly demanding and potentially abusive sporting culture. With the focus on a unique women’s sport, the book is an important read for researchers and students studying sport sociology, sport coaching, and physical education, but it is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of sporting talent.

• Curatore: Roslyn Kerr, Natalie Barker-Ruchti
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Collana: Women, Sport and Physical Activity
• Anno: 2021
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 258 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 453 gr.
• EAN: 9781032236872

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