'No other encyclopedia covers the world of women in international sports with such depth, currency, and detail. This three-volume, illustrated reference set provides articles on all aspects of
the history and the current state of women's sports. Includedare more than 230 biographies, 170 individual and group sports, and 75 country profiles, plus examinations of cultural, societal,
health, and ethical issues.'--'Outstanding Reference Sources,' American Libraries, May 2001.A history of the female athlete from antiquity to the present focuses on the transformation of
women's role in sports over the past 100 years, profiles significant female athletes, and discusses relevant social and ethical issues.
