Weird sports and wacky games around the world : from Buzkashi to Zorbing / Victoria Williams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, Victoria.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Games.

Sports.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (804 p.)

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2023.

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, AN IMPRINT OF ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Weird Sports and Wacky Games around the World: From Buzkashi to Zorbing focuses on what many would consider abnormal activities from across the globe. Spanning subjects that include individual games, team sports, games for men and women, and contests involving animal competitors, there is something for every reader. Whether researching a particular country or region's traditions or wanting an interesting read for pleasure, this book offers an array of uses and benefits. Though the book focuses on games and sporting activities, the examination of these topics gives readers insight into unfa

Contents:

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Alphabetical List of Entries; Geographic Guide to Entry Origins by Region; Thematic Guide to Entries; Preface; Introduction; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; Selected Bibliography; Index; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798216034360

9798216163992

9781610696401

1610696409

OCLC:

909896775