The most comprehensive biography of Althea Gibson, set against the major historical developments of the twentieth century.
Based on previously unpublished archival sources, news media accounts, and oral histories.
A nuanced examination of a woman's experience as an elite athlete.
Places a woman at the center of sports integration.
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Ashley Brown Imprint: Oxford University Press ISBN:9780197551752 ISBN 10: 0197551750 Publication Date:02 May 2023 Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
