Historical Dictionary of Basketball

By John Grasso

Book Overview

The Historical Dictionary of Basketball is a comprehensive account of all forms of basketball-amateur, professional, men's, women's, Olympic, domestic, and international-from its invention in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith through the present day. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries on the people, places, teams, and terminology of the game.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442255331
• ISBN13: 9781442255333
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"