Out in Sport - by Eric Anderson & Rory Magrath & Rachael Bullingham

About the Book

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, the book examines the experiences of 'out' men and women, at recreational, high school, university and professional levels, in addition to those competing in gay sports leagues.

Book Synopsis

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, the book examines the experiences of 'out' men and women, at recreational, high school, university and professional levels, in addition to those competing in gay sports leagues.

Review Quotes

"The book includes some very useful material on women... Overall a helpful contribution to an important topic."--Stuart Weir, Verité Sport

About the Author

Eric Anderson is Professor of Sport, Masculinities and Sexualities at the University of Winchester, UK.

Rory Magrath is Associate Lecturer in the Faculty of Business, Sport and Enterprise at Southampton Solent University, UK.

Rachael Bullingham is Lecturer in Physical Education at the University of Worcester, UK.