Record Nr.

UNINA9910790079003321

Autore

Hines James R (James Robert), <1937->

Titolo

Historical dictionary of figure skating [[electronic resource] /] / James R. Hines

Pubbl/distr/stampa


Lanham, Md., : Scarecrow Press, c2011

ISBN

1-283-09922-5

9786613099228

0-8108-7085-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (421 p.)

Collana

Historical dictionaries of sports

Disciplina

796.91/203

Soggetti

Figure skating

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Editor's Foreword; Preface; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; Dictionary; Appendixes; Bibliography; About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

The Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating relates the history of the sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on hundreds of skaters, past and present, but also on skating countries, governing bodies, skating disciplines, technical elements, skating styles, and many other subjects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of figure skating.<s