Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women's Basketball
Shattering the Glass presents a sweeping chronicle of women's basketball in the U.S. Offering vivid portraits of forgotten heroes and contemporary stars, Grundy and Shackelford provide a broad perspective on the history of the sport, exploring its close relationship to concepts of womanhood, race, and sexuality, as well as efforts to expand women's economic and political rights. Extensively illustrated and based on original interviews with players, coaches, administrators, and broadcasters,...
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Shattering the Glass presents a sweeping chronicle of women's basketball in the U.S. Offering vivid portraits of forgotten heroes and contemporary stars, Grundy and Shackelford provide a broad perspective on the history of the sport, exploring its close relationship to concepts of womanhood, race, and sexuality, as well as efforts to expand women's economic and political rights. Extensively illustrated and based on original interviews with players, coaches, administrators, and broadcasters, this book is both an insightful historical work and an empowering story of the generations of women who have shaped women's basketball.
Note on Citation ixIntroduction 1Origins, 1892-1920College Ladies on the Court 9Grassroots Rise and Decline, 1920-1960High School Girls Spur the Sport 37Black Women Embrace the Game 61Crowning National Champions 85A Man's Game 109Title IX and College Competition, 1960-1993Keeping the Flame Alive 127The Fight for Title IX 145Growing Pains 171Dazzling Moves, Spinning Wheels 193The Big Time? 1993-2004Marshaling Momentum 215Conclusion: Shattering the Glass 247Acknowledgments 259National Champions 263Notes 267Bibliography 281Index 291
\ From the Publisher"Carefully researched and enhanced with photos, notes, a bibliography and index. . . . A must . . . . Every library should own this book."\ — KLIATT\ A must read for both scholars and laypersons interested in basketball, sport or women's history.\ Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal\ A remarkable look at the diversity and richness of this beautiful game.\ Dawn Staley, three-time Olympic gold medalist\ Filled with vivid characters and heart-stopping moments.\ Jacqueline Dowd Hall, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\ [A]n indispensable resource for the sport played more than any other by women all over the world.\ Bust\ A must read for both scholars and laypersons interested in basketball, sport or women's history. . . . Difficult to put down.\ Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal\ \ \
