''Unsuitable for Females'' - The Rise of the Lionesses and Women''s Football in England

This book tells the story of women's football in England since its 19th-century inception through pen portraits of its trailblazers. Find out about the women who broke barriers and set records - the legends of the game who built the foundations of the stage upon which today's stars flourish.

About the author

Carrie Dunn is a journalist and academic who has been combining research, teaching and professional practice since 2005. Her research interests include fandom, sport, feminism and the consumption of popular culture. She is the author of The Roar of the Lionesses and The Pride of the Lionesses.

Summary

This book tells the story of women’s football in England since its 19th-century inception through pen portraits of its trailblazers. Find out about the women who broke barriers and set records – the legends of the game who built the foundations of the stage upon which today’s stars flourish.

Product details

• Authors: Carrie Dunn
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2023
• EAN: 9781913759094
• ISBN: 978-1-913759-09-4
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Guides > Sport; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; England, SPORTS & RECREATION / Soccer, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SPORTS & RECREATION / History, HISTORY / Women, history of sport, Sports & outdoor recreation, Sport: general, Social and cultural history, Gender studies: women, Football (Soccer, Association football), Association football (Soccer), Gender studies: women and girls