Wilma Rudolph was born into a large family and struggled with health problems for the first several years of her life, including polio. Though she had trouble even walking, her love of sport and move
Liberti and Smith explore the discourses and representations surrounding the African-American track star Wilma Rudolph. The introduction highlights the popular frame of a “fairy tale” story in which t
"Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity "presents information on sociology of sport to prepare readers for advanced study or practice in the field. This text explores the impact of s
Given the presumed dominance of American sport, many fans throughout the hemisphere find it difficult to envision the role of sport beyond the confines of their own continent. And yet, world sport con
