Summary

This text is offered as a contribution to the debate on the continuitiespparent in gendered sport and leisure cultures, and the impact of some ofhe most notable challenges to those continuities. The book is divided intoour parts covering: participation; education; popular culture; and policynd action.;The Chelsea School Research Centre Edition series originated inhe advanced scholarship and research undertaken in CSRC as it consolidatednd developed its national and international research networks. It bringsogether state-of-the-art scholarship and research in the sociology of sport,he sport sciences, leisure studies and physical education. Each volumeomprises multidisciplinary approaches to a common theme, or themedollections based upon single disciplines. Specialist scholars from the CSRCr prominent authors from other universities and Research Centres contributeo these editions.