An accessible and fully cross-referenced A-Z guide, this book has been written specifically for students of sport studies and physical education, introducing basic terms and concepts. Entries cover such diverse subjects as coaching, drug testing, hooliganism, cultural imperialism, economics, gay gam[...]

Understand the people, disasters, and triumphs that have shaped Ireland. Ireland's story is amazingly dramatic and intense - and today the influence of Irish culture can be felt around the globe.[...]