Many know Title IX as groundbreaking legislation that protects people from sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Yet; many do not know the history of women's sports before Title IX; the history of the amendment; and the struggle for its implementation. These topics and more are discussed in Ware's well-researched and reader-friendly Introduction; followed by 26 provocative; pertinent documents. The carefully selected writings; organized in chronological order; balance the views of policymakers; legislators; and commentators with the voices of individuals whose lives were shaped by the law. Ware purposely presents conflicting points of view to encourage analytical thinking and lively classroom discussion about gender equity; both in sports and in American society as a whole. Table of Contents: Preface 2014 / Introduction: Title IX Thirty-seven Words That Changed American Sports THE DOCUMENTS: The Back Story "Too Strong for a Woman" The Five Words That Created Title IX / Sport Is Unfair to Women The Early Years of Title IX Draft Regulations for Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Athletics / Regulations on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex / Hearings before the Subcommittee on Education of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare / Football: It Pays the Bills; Son / Competitive Athletics: In Search of Equal Opportunity / Yale Women's Crew Strips in Title IX Protest / Stalled at the Start: Government Action on Sex Bias in the Schools / Policy Interpretation: Title IX and Intercollegiate Athletics / Thank Title IX for Some of That Gold An Increasingly Polarized Debate Cohen et al. v. Brown University / Winning a Losing Battle / Final Report of the NCAA Gender-Equity Task Force / One Woman's Fight for Gender Equity in Sport / Hearing before the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education; Training; and Life-long Learning of the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities / High School Athletes Talk about Gender Equity / A Conservative Critique of Title IX Title IX and American Culture A Women-Centered View of Sport / Female Athletes and the Game of Life / Title IX and Race in Intercollegiate Sport / Title IX Has Done Little for Minority Female Athletes / Homophobia in Women's Sports / Title IX at 30: Report Card on Gender Equity / Open to All: Title IX at Thirty / Cheers for Title IX Appendixes A Chronology of Title IX and Related Events (1964 2014) / Questions for Consideration
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130 of 138 people found the following review helpful. History comes alive! Stunning!By AnnaThe cross media mixture of classical artwork; etchings; and historical documents is Jack Levin's signature style. This fantastic book is a must have for school children learning about our Revolutionary War. As the author correctly points out; the Battle of Trenton was one of the first major turning points in the war that secured our nation as independent and sovereign.I purchased this book in both the hardcover and the ebook formats. I am happy to say that the ebook has pictures that are clickable so you can zoom in for detail. I especially liked the maps; but then; I'm a map person! I greatly enjoyed reading the words of General Washington as he related the details of the battle to John Hancock; then president of the Continental Congress.A number of years ago; Newt Gingrich and William Forstchen wrote a historical fiction titled 'To Try Mens Souls' which gave a detailed account of the march on Trenton from a typical soldier's point of view. The internal conflict and the harsh conditions of winter were fully described. Honestly though; it took longer to read than the actual battle took to win. 'George Washington: The Crossing' is a great compliment; and both would make a great pairing of books in any library.Lastly; I think I echo many out there when I write that I would love to be a mere fly on the wall at a Levin family dinner. Jack Levin is not only a remarkable teacher; he is also a shining example of a father. His passion for our country is evident every time I turn on my radio at 6pm Eastern. For this I say 'Thank You sir; and may you have a very Happy Father's Day'.Home schooler families - buy it. Period.Librarians looking for a book to add to your juvenile history section; please review. I believe you will like what you see.36 of 37 people found the following review helpful. Great way to introduce the topic to elementary kidsBy DoksterI decided to order this book to read to my budding history buff; 1st grade son. When I read the preface by the author's son; I knew I had made a good decision. I read the book for a bedtime story and it produced many many questions from my history inquisitive 1st grader. The next morning he woke up and asked me to quiz him on the details of the battle. With the many illustrations; it helped to keep his attention and pique his excitement for the topic.As others have said; this isn't an in depth book you'll use for a college thesis. Rather; it's a quick read that sums up a very important battle in the Revolutionary War. I for one desire my children to grow up with pride for their country. I want my son to know that brave men under horrendous circumstances fought against impossible odds to have Liberty. If he can understand that he lives in a great place and the principles of our Constitution are worth fighting for; then I'll be content. Just as the preface of the book says; a discussion has started and questions are being asked. As a 1st grader; my son now knows more about George Washington; The Continentals; the Delaware River; the drama of 1776 and The Battle of Trenton than a majority of seniors graduating high school this month do.Well done.78 of 83 people found the following review helpful. Brings history to life!By CourtfishWhile i have read a dozen or more descriptions of the Battle of Trenton none have interspersed the words of Washington with the historical detail of this small book. It would be well worth the price just for the text but adding the drawings and photos with the battle maps it is a gem. This book should be required text for all high school history classes. This gem brings the battle to life. We have become a country of sunshine patriots if not ignorant sheep and this book reminds us of the sacrifices of our forefathers.
