Spoilsports: Understanding and Preventing Sexual Exploitation in Sport (Ethics and Sport) (Hardcover)

by Brackenridge (Author) "In many respects this book is far too late . . . in other respects it is far too early..." (more)
Key Phrases: Council of Europe, Sport England, Home Office (more...)

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Review
Celia H. Breckanridge's Spoilsports investigates matters of crucial import with regard to Western sport and gender, sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and sexual violence--both on and off the field....Spoilsports offers an introduction to social scientific research related to exual exploitation in sports whil also proferring a guide for policies and prevention.
–SIGNS: Journal of Women in Culture and Society

Celia H. Breckanridges Spoilsports investigates matters of crucial import with regard to Western sport and gender, sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and sexual violence--both on and off the field....Spoilsports offers an introduction to social scientific research related to exual exploitation in sports whil also proferring a guide for policies and prevention.
–SIGNS: Journal of Women in Culture and Society

Product Description
Spoilsports offers the first systematic theory of sexual explotation and abuse within sport. This is an invaluable resource for both academics and policy makers seeking to understand and deal with issues of sexual explotation in sport.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (July 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0419257705
• ISBN-13: 978-0419257707
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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