Fit Citizens - A History of Black Women s Exercise from Post reconstruction to

In this first historical study of Black women’s exercise, Ava Purkiss reveals that physical activity was both a path to self-improvement and a means to expand notions of Black citizenship. Through this narrative of national belonging, Purkiss explores how exercise enabled Black women to reimagine Black bodies, health, beauty, and recreation.

Info autore

Ava Purkiss is assistant professor of women's and gender studies and American culture at the University of Michigan.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ava Purkiss
• Editore: University Of North Carolina
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.04.2023
• EAN: 9781469672724
• ISBN: 978-1-4696-7272-4
• Pagine: 248
• Serie: Gender and American Culture
• Categoria: Guide e manuali > Salute > Fitness, aerobica, body building, ginnastica