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Women and Fitness in American Culture

English · Paperback / Softback

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"This book explores and explodes common representations and experiences of American fitness. It takes women's experiences as the center of inquiry toward an understanding of the function of fitness in our lives. This book considers a broad range of topics from an interdisciplinary perspective: generations, cultural appropriation, community development, art choreography, methodology, healing, and social justice"--

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 縤x

Preface �BR>
Introduction �BR>

One.縏ensions: Form and Function �

Two.縏ools and Trade �

Three.縏oward a Theory of Feminist Fitness �

Four.縀dges/Bodies and Minds �5

Five.縏ransformations �9

Appendix: Fitness Terms, Products and Personalities �5

Chapter Notes �9

Works Cited �9

Index �7


Product details

Authors Sarah Hentges
Publisher McFarland
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 20.01.2014
 
EAN 9780786474806
ISBN 978-0-7864-7480-6
Subjects Guides > Health
Guides > Health > Fitness, aerobics, bodybuilding, gymnastics
Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories

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