This book recognizes the accomplishments of American women athletes in the 100 years between 1887 and 1987. Cloth edition 0-8108-2205-9 previously published in 1985.

About the Author
Ruth M. Sparhawk (DPE, Springfield College; MA, BS, physical education, Kent State), Professor Emerita, University of Southern California, taught extensively in the areas of women in sports, sports history, and sports information. Mary E. Leslie (Ph.D., physical education, USC; MS, physical education, Northeastern; AB, education, Smith College) is an editorial consultant and an instructor at Grossmont College (CA). Phyllis Y.Turbow (Ed.D., UCLA; MA, physical education, California State, Long Beach; BS, physical education, Northwestern) is an instructor of sports history and writing at California State, Fullerton. Zina R. Rose (BA, physical education, USC) recently completed her MS in physical education at California State, Fullerton.

Reviews
...an important resource... * CHOICE *
...impressive bibliography...Two excellent indexes...the comprehensive nature and the sound approach will make it useful in many public and academic libraries. * Booklist *
...a useful reference book and a much-needed addition to the existing literature on women's sports. * Olympic Review *
...quite comprehensive...The division into four historical periods provides a useful framework for comparison. Of interest to and recommended for women's and sports history collections in academic and public libraries. * Preview *
Recommended for complete reference collections or women's studies programs. * Library Journal *



Book Information
ISBN 9780810846913
Author Ruth M. Sparhawk
Format Paperback
Page Count 165
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 236g
Dimensions(mm) 212mm * 143mm * 14mm