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Roller derby : the history of an American sport /

by Marino, Michella M., Series: Terry and Jan Todd series on physical culture and sports Edition statement:First edition. Physical details: ix, 250 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm. ISBN:9781477323823; 1477323821.
Subject(s): Roller derby -- United States -- History -- 20th century. | Roller derby -- United States -- History -- 21st century. | Roller derby -- Social aspects -- United States. | Roller derby -- Political aspects -- United States.
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Non-fiction 		Non-Fiction NF MAR 796.21 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39124000302110

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- From spectacle to sport -- Skating through the boundaries of identity -- "A very handsome king for a very beautiful queen" -- Diaper derbies -- California or bust -- DIY roller derby -- Conclusion.

"Roller Derby" tells the story of the sport from its origins in the 1930s through its resurgence in popularity over the last few decades, focusing especially on gender and race"--

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