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The James Naismith Reader: Basketball in His Own Words by James Naismith: Used
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2021-02-01
- Pages
- 282
- ISBN
- 9781496219015
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
ISBN-10
1496219015
ISBN-13
9781496219015
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4050085599
Product Key Features
Book Title
James Naismith Reader : Basketball in His Own Words
Number of Pages
282 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Baseball / Essays & Writings, General, Basketball, Sports
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-008278
Reviews
"Douglas Stark has done basketball and those who follow it a great service by collecting the fascinating writings of a wholly original man. Readers will come away with a rich sense of James Naismith and the world that made him."--Alexander Wolff, author of Big Game, Small World: A Basketball Adventure, "Douglas Stark has produced a valuable resource for anyone interested in the formation and development of the game."--Rob Rains, author of James Naismith: The Man Who Invented Basketball, "The University of Nebraska Press has established an excellent record for publishing books which may be slightly off the beaten path in the sports genre. This book fits into that category. . . . Basketball aficionados who wish to compare the inventor's concept of the game with its present development will find it interesting."--J. Kemper Campbell, Lincoln Journal Star
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
796.323
Table Of Content
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: "Huh! Another New Game!" 1. Origins, Growth, and Development 2. Physical Education 3. Rules 4. Basketball in Canada 5. Correspondence Notes on Sources Notes Bibliography
Synopsis
James Naismith invented the game of basketball as a physical education instructor at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. That December of 1891, his task was to create a game to occupy a rowdy class during the winter months. Almost instantly popular, the game spread across the country and was played in fifteen countries by the end of the century. And yet basketball never had an overriding presence in Naismith's life, as he was also a minister, doctor, educator, and coach. So what did Naismith think about the game of basketball? In The James Naismith Reader , Douglas Stark answers that question using articles, speeches, letters, notes, radio interview transcripts, and other correspondence, including discussions on the game's origins, Naismith's childhood game duck on a rock in Canada, the changing rules, basketball as a representation of Muscular Christianity, and the physical education movement. From Naismith's original rules written in 1891 to an excerpt from the posthumous publication of his book Basketball: Its Origin and Development , Naismith's writings range over a fifty-year period, showing his thoughts on the game's invention and as the game evolved during his lifetime. The first volume to compile the existing primary sources of Naismith's views on basketball, The James Naismith Reader reveals what its inventor thought of the game, as well as his interactions with educators and instructors who assisted the game's growth., The James Naismith Reader is a collection of speeches, letters, notes, radio interview transcripts, and original writings from the inventor of basketball, from the original rules in 1891 to an excerpt from the posthumous publication of his book Basketball: Its Origin and Development .
LC Classification Number
GV885.N185 2021
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- m***m (2312)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (54)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (97)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.