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Book SynopsisIn the second edition of this groundbreaking social history, M. Ann Hall begins with an important new chapter on Aboriginal women and early sport and ends with a new chapter tying today's trends and issues in Canadian women's sport to their origins in the past.
Trade Review"Hall’s reflection on the past, present, and future of Canadian women’s sport challenges us to advocate for change informed by careful interrogation of the past. This accessible, carefully crafted text remains a must-read for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of women’s sport." --
Journal of Sport HistoryTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Aboriginals, Colonialism, and Early Victorian Sport 2. Athleticism and the "New Woman" 3. Women Take Control 4. Pushing the Boundaries 5. Competing Images 6. Media Darlings and Overlooked Champions 7. Feminist Activism for Equality 8. The Present Reflecting the Past Sources Index
