Investigates the destructive side of women's elite competition in gymnastics and figure-skating, exposing such problems as eating disorders, stunted growth, and debilitating injuries. Concludes that abusive coaches and intense pressure from parents are often to blame.
year: 1995, 2000, 1996
call number/section: 796.44
subjects: gymnastics for girls, united states, figure skating, women athletes, abuse of, sports, moral and ethical aspects, gymnastics, skaters, gymnasts, skating
Editions
Ryan, Joan
Doubleday (1995)
Investigates the destructive side of women's elite competition in gymnastics and figure-skating, exposing such problems as eating disorders, stunted growth, and debilitating injuries. Concludes that abusive coaches and intense pressure from parents are often to blame.
Schools: 1
Ryan, Joan
Warner Books (2000)
Investigates the destructive side of women's elite competition in gymnastics and figure skating, exposing such problems as eating disorders, stunted growth, and debilitating injuries. Concludes that abusive coaches and intense pressure from parents are often to blame.
Schools: 0
Ryan, Joan
Warner Books (1996)
Investigates the destructive side of women's elite competition in gymnastics and figure skating, exposing such problems as eating disorders, stunted growth, and debilitating injuries. 'Concludes that abusive coaches and intense pressure from parents are often to blame.
Schools: 1