Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports: H-R written by Karen Christensen and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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. Included are 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.