When Women Rule the Court Gender, Race, and Japanese American Basketball |
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| Author:
| Willms, Nicole |
| Series title: | Critical Issues in Sport and Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8135-8416-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2017 |
| Publisher: | Rutgers University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $150.00 |
Book Description:
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In When Women Rule the Court, Nicole Willms tells the story of women who became Asian American sport icons by tracing their beginnings in the Japanese American basketball leagues of California. Using data from interviews and observations, Willms explores the interplay of social forces and community dynamics that have shaped this unique context of female athletic empowerment.
In When Women Rule the Court, Nicole Willms tells the story of women who became Asian American sport icons by tracing their beginnings in the Japanese American basketball leagues of California. Using data from interviews and observations, Willms explores the interplay of social forces and community dynamics that have shaped this unique context of female athletic empowerment.