Out in Sport: The experiences of openly gay and lesbian athletes in competitive sport

by Rachael Bullingham, Eric Anderson, Rory Magrath

Book Overview

Research has shown that since the turn of the millennia, matters have rapidly improved for gays and lesbians in sport. Where gay and lesbian athletes were merely tolerated a decade ago, today they are celebrated.

This book represents the most comprehensive examination of the experiences of gays and lesbians in sport ever produced. Drawing on interviews with openly gay and lesbian athletes in the US and the UK, as well as media accounts,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138182249
• ISBN13: 9781138182240
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"