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ISBN: 0-9743091-1-7
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Editor:
David Levinson, Berkshire Publishing Group LLC and
Karen Christensen, Berkshire Publishing Group LLC
Editorial Board : Jay Coakley, University of Colorado , Allen Guttmann, Amherst College, Leslie Heywood, State University of New York, Gertrud Pfister, Freie Universitat Berlin, Roland Renson, K.U.Leuven, Belgium, Allen Sack, University of New Haven, Thierry Terret, University of Lyon and Wayne Wilson, Amateur Athletic Foundation “[The Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport] is a completely fresh work and, according to the introduction, of a more cross-disciplinary nature than the earlier one. Many of the contributors are well known in their field and are often athletes themselves. Entries are alphabetical, average about three to five pages in length, and are followed by impressive and detailed lists of further reading. An extensive index and cross-references are included, as is a "Reader's Guide," or topical table of contents breaking entries down into categories. It is a fine addition to any library at the high-school level or above.” --BOOKLIST Starred Review and Editor's Choice, August 2005 Related items: Encyclopedia of World Sport: From Ancient Times to the Present International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports Injury The Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport presents everything and anything you want to know about sports and the sporting life. Here at last is a single reference resource that captures the essence of the world of sport, and its incredible variety. Knowledge from sports management, sports science, human movement studies, sport history, and sport sociology synthesized in 450 comprehensive, illustrated articles. Here is full coverage of all the social and human issues in sports that keep talk radio buzzing, the background and low-down for fans and students alike. Coverage begins with sport among prehistoric hunters and gatherers and extends to the global sports industry of the twenty-first century. Key social issues such as doping, racism, sexism, civic life, youth participation, and public policy are amply covered, with all perspectives represented. Coverage is truly global and interdisciplinary and includes what we have learned about sports through research based in the fields of Sports Management, Physical Education, Human Movement Studies, Kinesiology, Sports Sociology, Sport History, and Sport Science. With sports studies now a diverse, global field, the integrated and interdisciplinary approach of the Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport is much needed because it will fully meet the information needs of students, teachers, researchers, professionals, and sports enthusiasts of all interests. The groundbreaking, up-to-the-minute Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport brings together the global editorial teams that created the 1996 best-selling Encyclopedia of World Sport, which The [London] Times called "the newest sporting bible," and the award-winning International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports, "A monumental undertaking, this encyclopedia covers women's sports worldwide and throughout history..." according to Library Journal.
The four-volume encyclopedia includes almost 500 articles supplemented by over 1,000 illustrations and sidebars of fascinating primary text. The major topical categories covered are:
The Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport goes far beyond any previous publication by bringing together the experts from many disciplines and linking fascinating historical vignettes with cutting-edge sports issues. Designed to meet the needs of fans and students fascinated by sports and professionals working in the vast playing field of sports and sports management, the Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport doesn't simply fill a gap - it creates a new arena where we can watch and explore the entire world of sports. A Resource for Courses across the Curriculum
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