About the book
American women’s basketball has reached new peaks of interest and popularity, thanks to spellbinding athletes, exhilarating games, and a vibrant, empowered vision of womanhood. Shattering the Glass stands as the definitive history of the sport. Combining extensive historical research with dozens of oral history interviews, Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford bring life and depth to stories of the many generations of female athletes who have fought for liberation on and off the court.
In this new and substantially expanded edition, Grundy and Shackelford provide a fresh view of the sport that extends to the present. They chart the expanding visibility of college programs, the growing dynamism of the WNBA, and players' courageous leadership on social issues such as sexuality and race, drawing on the actions and reflections of stars such as Seimone Augustus, Kim Mulkey, Brittney Griner, Geno Auriemma, Pat Summitt, Breanna Stewart, Dawn Staley, and Caitlin Clark. The result is a compelling story of women’s empowerment through sport over the past century.
Editions of Shattering the Glass
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469674773
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469674780
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469674797
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469674803
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469685656
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469685663
Read an Excerpt
American women’s basketball has reached new peaks of interest and popularity, thanks to spellbinding athletes, exhilarating games, and a vibrant, empowered vision of womanhood. Shattering the Glass stands as the definitive history of the sport. Combining extensive historical research with dozens of oral history interviews, Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford bring life and depth to stories of the many generations of female athletes who have fought for liberation on and off the court.
In this new and substantially expanded edition, Grundy and Shackelford provide a fresh view of the sport that extends to the present. They chart the expanding visibility of college programs, the growing dynamism of the WNBA, and players' courageous leadership on social issues such as sexuality and race, drawing on the actions and reflections of stars such as Seimone Augustus, Kim Mulkey, Brittney Griner, Geno Auriemma, Pat Summitt, Breanna Stewart, Dawn Staley, and Caitlin Clark. The result is a compelling story of women’s empowerment through sport over the past century.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shattering the Glass about?
American women’s basketball has reached new peaks of interest and popularity, thanks to spellbinding athletes, exhilarating games, and a vibrant, empowered vision of womanhood. Shattering the Glass stands as the definitive history of the sport. Combining extensive historical research with dozens of oral history interviews, Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford bring life and depth to stories of the many generations of female athletes who have fought for liberation on and off the court.
In this new and substantially expanded edition, Grundy and Shackelford provide a fresh view of the sport that extends to the present. They chart the expanding visibility of college programs, the growing dynamism of the WNBA, and players' courageous leadership on social issues such as sexuality and race, drawing on the actions and reflections of stars such as Seimone Augustus, Kim Mulkey, Brittney Griner, Geno Auriemma, Pat Summitt, Breanna Stewart, Dawn Staley, and Caitlin Clark. The result is a compelling story of women’s empowerment through sport over the past century.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Shattering the Glass?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Ball sports / ball games > Basketball
Where can I read a sample of Shattering the Glass?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469674773
How long is Shattering the Glass and how many pages does it have?
Shattering the Glass has 272 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Shattering the Glass?
Pamela Grundy, Susan Shackelford
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Shattering the Glass is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469674773) and paperback(ISBN 9781469674780) and ebook(ISBN 9781469674797) and ebook(ISBN 9781469674803) and pdf(ISBN 9781469685656) and pdf(ISBN 9781469685663)
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