SPORTING GENDER: Stories of Transgender and Intersex Athletes by JOANNA HARPER
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Era
- 20th Century
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Ex-Library
- Original Language
- English
- Age Level
- Adults
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- ISBN
- 9781538112960
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1538112965
ISBN-13
9781538112960
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16038374448
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sporting Gender : the History, Science, and Stories of Transgender and Intersex Athletes
Number of Pages
344 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Gender Studies, General, Sociology of Sports, Women's Studies
Publication Year
2019
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Social Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
23.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-949312
Reviews
Since Dr. Joanna Harper did this great study about transgender and intersex people we all can inspire young people outside of the courtroom., Like no one I have ever seen, Harper has an ability to engage in controversial conversations without pandering or making others feel attacked., The author's own story as a trans woman athlete is compelling in itself, and the autobiographical account of her personal and athletic lives both before and after her transition is the most interesting part of the book., There is no more complex issue facing sport than that of sex vs gender. Drawing on both experience and extensive research, Harper weaves the complex science and biology of testosterone, performance, DSDs, and transgender athletes into an historical narrative full of fascinating characters and concepts that have vexed authorities for decades. There may be no solution that satisfies all stakeholders involved in this issue, but Harper presents all the elements necessary to have an informed discussion, whatever your position. Much work remains to be done, evidence to be gathered, but Harper is at the forefront of that exploration, and this book will arm anyone who wishes to engage with as much knowledge as they can possibly have to make a constructive contribution to a fascinating debate., Since Joanna Harper did this great study about transgender and intersex people we all can inspire young people outside of the courtroom., Harper, a transgender athlete and medical physicist, does a masterful job of providing a wide lens through which to view this sensitive topic, weaving together a historical account of athletic participation by transgender individuals, along with scientific studies that can be understood by both lay and professional readers. . . . As society grapples with ensuring fair competition, this volume makes a significant contribution on a topic that has seen limited research., "Harper, a transgender athlete and medical physicist, does a masterful job of providing a wide lens through which to view this sensitive topic, weaving together a historical account of athletic participation by transgender individuals, along with scientific studies that can be understood by both lay and professional readers. . . . As society grapples with ensuring fair competition, this volume makes a significant contribution on a topic that has seen limited research." -- Booklist "Like no one I have ever seen, Harper has an ability to engage in controversial conversations without pandering or making others feel attacked." --David Epstein, Slate "The author's own story as a trans woman athlete is compelling in itself, and the autobiographical account of her personal and athletic lives both before and after her transition is the most interesting part of the book." -- Choice Reviews "A breathtaking dive into the saga of transgender and intersex athletes: gripping and accurate." --Stéphane Bermon, director, IAAF Health & Science Department "There is no more complex issue facing sport than that of sex vs gender. Drawing on both experience and extensive research, Harper weaves the complex science and biology of testosterone, performance, DSDs, and transgender athletes into an historical narrative full of fascinating characters and concepts that have vexed authorities for decades. There may be no solution that satisfies all stakeholders involved in this issue, but Harper presents all the elements necessary to have an informed discussion, whatever your position. Much work remains to be done, evidence to be gathered, but Harper is at the forefront of that exploration, and this book will arm anyone who wishes to engage with as much knowledge as they can possibly have to make a constructive contribution to a fascinating debate." --Ross Tucker, sports scientist, The Science of Sport "Sporting Gender brings you behind the dramatic scenes of the rule-making world of sports. A must-read for re-framing the concepts of fairness and gender in athletic competitions." --Eric Vilain, M.D., Ph.D, geneticist, International Olympic Committee advisor and expert witness for Caster Semenya before the Court of Arbitration of Sports, on the opposite side of the author, Joanna Harper "Since Joanna Harper did this great study about transgender and intersex people we all can inspire young people outside of the courtroom." --Tifanny Abreu, transgender Brazilian professional volleyball player, Sporting Gender brings you behind the dramatic scenes of the rule-making world of sports. A must-read for re-framing the concepts of fairness and gender in athletic competitions.
Table Of Content
Foreword David Epstein Acknowledgments Introduction 1: "Prehistoric" Women's Sport 2: The Science of Intersex Conditions 3: Intersex Athletes in the 1930S 4: Postwar Sex Testing 5: Transgender 101 6: Early Transgender Athletes 7: Not the End of Sex Testing 8: Joanna's Story 9: Transgender and Intersex Athletes, 2004-2009 10: Caster Semenya 11: Transgender and Intersex Athletes, 2009-2014 12: The Post-Semenya Landscape 13: Dutee Chand 14: Dutee Chand versus the IAAF in the CAS 15: Transgender Athletes, 2013-2017 16: The 2016 IOC Transgender Guidelines 17: Aftermath of the CAS Decision in the Chand Case 18: Transgender Athletes, 2015-2018 19: Transgender Athletic Research Update 20: The Caster Semenya Trial Epilogue: One Last Story Recent Developments in Gender and Sports Notes Bibliography Index About the Author
Synopsis
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are likely to feature the first transgender athlete, a topic that will be highly contentious during the competition. But transgender and intersex athletes such as Laurel Hubbard, Tifanny Abreu, and Caster Semenya didn't just turn up overnight. Both intersex and transgender athletes have been newsworthy stories for decades. In Sporting Gender: The History, Science, and Stories of Transgender and Intersex Athletes, Joanna Harper provides an in-depth examination of why gender diverse athletes are so controversial. She not only delves into the history of these athletes and their personal stories, but also explains in a highly accessible manner the science behind their gender diversity and why the science is important for regulatory committees-and the general public-to consider when evaluating sports performance. Sporting Gender gives the reader a perspective that is both broad in scope and yet detailed enough to grasp the nuances that are central in understanding the controversies over intersex and transgender athletes. Featuring personal investigations from the author, who has had first-person access to some of the most significant recent developments in this complex arena, this book provides fascinating insight into sex, gender, and sports., Sporting Gender explores both the historical and current issues of defining gender in sports, especially regarding intersex and transgender athletes. It not only covers important events and regulations, but also delves into the lives of the athletes themselves to provide a personal perspective on the science of athletic performance., The Tokyo Olympic Games are likely to feature the first transgender athlete, a topic that will be highly contentious during the competition. But transgender and intersex athletes such as Laurel Hubbard, Tifanny Abreu, and Caster Semenya didn't just turn up overnight. Both intersex and transgender athletes have been newsworthy stories for decades. In Sporting Gender: The History, Science, and Stories of Transgender and Intersex Athletes, Joanna Harper provides an in-depth examination of why gender diverse athletes are so controversial. She not only delves into the history of these athletes and their personal stories, but also explains in a highly accessible manner the science behind their gender diversity and why the science is important for regulatory committees--and the general public--to consider when evaluating sports performance. Sporting Gender gives the reader a perspective that is both broad in scope and yet detailed enough to grasp the nuances that are central in understanding the controversies over intersex and transgender athletes. Featuring personal investigations from the author, who has had first-person access to some of the most significant recent developments in this complex arena, this book provides fascinating insight into sex, gender, and sports.
LC Classification Number
GV708.8.H37 2020
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