An Athletics Compendium by Peter Lovesey

An Athletics Compendium by Peter Lovesey

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This "super" bibliography includes an overview of the literature of track and field by Tom McNab, as well as annotations contributed by all three compilers. The compendium covers the history, theory and practice, and personalities of athletics as well as athletics in literature and the visual arts.

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An Athletics Compendium by Peter Lovesey

The genesis for this book was a 1969 compilation in which Peter Lovesey and Tom McNab described all books on track and field to date. Both authors have had a lifetime interest and involvement in athletics and the present work builds on that knowledge and expertise to give the reader a definitive guide to the UK literature of track and field. This "super" bibliography includes an extensive introductory overview of the literature by Tom McNab, as well as annotations contributed by all three compilers. The compendium covers the history, theory and practice, and personalities of athletics as well as special chapters on athletics in literature and the visual arts.
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ISBN 13 9780712311045
ISBN 10 0712311041
Title An Athletics Compendium
Author Peter Lovesey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher British Library Publishing
Year published 2002-08-30
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.