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Introduction

Michella M. Marino

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents v
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction 1
1 From Spectacle to Sport 13
2 Skating through the Boundaries of Identity 45
3 “A Very Handsome King for a Very Beautiful Queen” 69
4 Diaper Derbies 97
5 California or Bust 127
6 DIY Roller Derby 157
Conclusion 179
Notes 185
Index 239

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents v
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction 1
1 From Spectacle to Sport 13
2 Skating through the Boundaries of Identity 45
3 “A Very Handsome King for a Very Beautiful Queen” 69
4 Diaper Derbies 97
5 California or Bust 127
6 DIY Roller Derby 157
Conclusion 179
Notes 185
Index 239

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