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Historical Dictionary of Skiing (Historical Dictionaries of Sports), Allen.+
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- 2011-12-01
- ISBN
- 9780810868021
- EAN
- 9780810868021
- Book Title
- Historical Dictionary of Skiing
- Item Length
- 9.4in
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Sports & Recreation, Référence, History
- Topic
- Dictionaries, Reference, Skiing
- Item Width
- 6.4in
- Item Weight
- 24.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 380 Pages
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The Historical Dictionary of Skiing relates the history of the sport through a comprehensive alphabetical dictionary with detailed, cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. Author E. John B. Allen introduces the reader to the history of skiing through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of skiing.
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Publisher
Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0810868024
ISBN-13
9780810868021
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109568212
Product Key Features
Book Title
Historical Dictionary of Skiing
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Dictionaries, Reference, Skiing
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Référence, History
Number of Pages
380 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
24.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gv854.A52 2012
Reviews
Allen (emer., Plymouth State Univ.; winner, 2009 International Skiing History Association's Lifetime Achievement Award) offers a very handy reference that is also a thoroughly researched guide to the history of skiing. Well constructed as a dictionary, it supplies boldface cross-references and makes effective use of see and see also references. International in scope, the entries average a dozen lines in length and include sport terminology (e.g., Telemark Skiing), countries from Albania to the former Yugoslavia, famous (e.g., Bode Miller) and significant (e.g., Fridtjof Nansen) people, and anecdotal references (e.g., "Ski Heil!"). Lengthier entries appear on topics including women on skis, ski fashions, and several countries. The real richness of the work is evident in the opening chronology and extensively referenced historical introduction. The chronology extends from 20,000 to 10,000 BCE to competitive events scheduled through 2018. It successfully shows the expanding use of skis via entries covering materials, military use, competition, law, exploration, training, and more. It also provides a supportive lead-in to the introduction--arguably the book's strongest portion. In very conversational fashion, this 24-page section, including 5 pages of endnotes, seeks to provide historical context for the dictionary entries. Numerous appendixes supply information on podium listings at championship events; skiing museums; event locations; and ski flying and speed skiing records. A topically arranged bibliography concludes the work. This volume will leave users awaiting future works focused on specific countries and regions. Summing Up: Highly recommended., E. John B. Allen, is an American Emeritus Professor of History who has written nine previous books on the history of skiing and in this one he has produced a through and interesting work any ski enthusiast will enjoy dipping into.
Table of Content
Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff)PrefaceAcronyms and AbbreviationsChronology of SkiingIntroductionThe DictionaryAppendixes A. Olympic Winter Games: Sites, Dates, Nations, Athletes B. Olympic Winter Games Nordic and Alpine: Men C. Olympic Winter Games Nordic and Alpine: Women D. Nordic World Championships: Men E. Nordic World Championships: Women F. Alpine World Championships: Men G. Alpine World Championships: Women H. Nordic World Cup Sprint, Distance, Overall: Men I. Nordic World Cup Sprint and Distance, Overall: Women J. Ski Flying World Cup K. Speed Skiing Records L. Worldloppet Marathons M. Interski Venues N. Ski MuseumsBibliographyAbout the Author
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
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Lccn
2011-034297
Dewey Decimal
796.93
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Sports Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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