Historical Dictionaries of Sports

Sports are more than just games. They are cultural phenomena that shape identities, economies, communities, and traditions. The Historical Dictionaries of Sports series explores the history, evolution, and impact of various sports, from basketball to boxing to the Olympic Movement. The series offers:

· Comprehensive coverage of dozens of sports interdisciplinary lens of history, politics, economy and culture

· Hundreds of entries on key sportsmen and women, major teams, stadiums, and events, making these titles essential research tools

· Authentic and academically rigorous information, with each title written by experts on the sport, many of whom have been practitioners

· Extensive bibliographies which curate reliable resources to enable deeper research