Women's College Softball on the Rise
Download or Read eBook Women's College Softball on the Rise PDF written by Mark Allister and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Mark Allister |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2019-04-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781476676166 |
ISBN-13 | : 147667616X |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Women's College Softball on the Rise by : Mark Allister
Book excerpt: 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.