Dictionary of sports and games terminology
By: Adrian Room.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780786442263
Subjects: Sports -- Terminology; Games -- Terminology
Genres: Terminology
Description: "This new dictionary gives the definitions of over 8,000 terms used in sports and games from around the world, including mainstream sports. Entries cover sports equipment, strategies, venues, qualifying categories, awards, and administrative bodies, while a comprehensive system of cross-references offers assistance when needed. One appendix lists standard abbreviations of sports ruling bodies and administrative organizations"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.