- Bonnie Morris brings with her a fanbase of athletes and current and previous students who admire her and follow her activities, of which there are many. I expect that she will be a strong and active marketing partner. - The book's publication will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Title IX (June 2022) and the anniversary of the historic King-Riggs tennis match also coming up (September 2023). - This book fufills a Red Lightning Books strategic goal to bring in works that showcase American culture and appeal to enthusiasts of popular culture, trends and current events, including in this…mehr
- Bonnie Morris brings with her a fanbase of athletes and current and previous students who admire her and follow her activities, of which there are many. I expect that she will be a strong and active marketing partner. - The book's publication will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Title IX (June 2022) and the anniversary of the historic King-Riggs tennis match also coming up (September 2023). - This book fufills a Red Lightning Books strategic goal to bring in works that showcase American culture and appeal to enthusiasts of popular culture, trends and current events, including in this case a rise in interest around women's sports and issues around pay equity, and sports in general. - The target audience includes a trade/general readership interested in sports, athletics and gender, teaching athletes, women's studies, Title IX policies, and more.
Bonnie J. Morris, author of 19 books and a member of the Authors Guild, has been teaching women's sports history since 1996, becoming Professor of the Year and emeritus professor at George Washington University, Vicennial Medalist at Georgetown, and a nominee for the Excellence in Teaching Prize at UC-Berkeley. She is a scholarly adviser to the National Museum of Women's History, a history consultant to Disney, and the archivist for Olivia Records, as well as three-time faculty for the global Semester at Sea program. Find her talks on C-SPAN and her writing at www.bonniejmorris.com. Morris is currently a lecturer in history at the University of California at Berkeley.
Inhaltsangabe
Timeline: 101 Turning Points in Women's Sports History Prologue: The Bus Ride before the Game Introduction: Nothing Better to Do on a Friday Night? 1. The Strength of Our Foremothers: Engaging Student Athletes with the Past 2. How Female Athletes Disappear: Headlines, Publicity, and Media Activism 3. Tomboy Identities, Muscular Ideals: Discussing Gender Roles and Homophobia in Sports 4. From Half-Court to Federal Court: Title IX and the American Playing Field 5. Global Encounters with Women's Sports: Teaching Students at Sea 6. Challenges for a Women's Sports Professor: Evaluating 25 Years of Class Conclusion: When the Scoreboard Went Dark in 2020 Critical Thinking Resources Notes Bibliography Index
Timeline: 101 Turning Points in Women's Sports History Prologue: The Bus Ride before the Game Introduction: Nothing Better to Do on a Friday Night? 1. The Strength of Our Foremothers: Engaging Student Athletes with the Past 2. How Female Athletes Disappear: Headlines, Publicity, and Media Activism 3. Tomboy Identities, Muscular Ideals: Discussing Gender Roles and Homophobia in Sports 4. From Half-Court to Federal Court: Title IX and the American Playing Field 5. Global Encounters with Women's Sports: Teaching Students at Sea 6. Challenges for a Women's Sports Professor: Evaluating 25 Years of Class Conclusion: When the Scoreboard Went Dark in 2020 Critical Thinking Resources Notes Bibliography Index
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