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Women of the court : inside the WNBA

Title
Women of the court : inside the WNBA / Juliette Terzieff.
Author
Terzieff, Juliette.
Publication
New York : Alyson, 2008.

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TextUse in library GV885.515.W66 T47 2008Off-site

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Description
xiv, 177 pages : illustrations; 23 cm
Summary
"With over ten million fans, the WNBA has transcended sport and become a cultural phenomenon all across the country. Now, you can take a comprehensive look at the league's foundation - from the boardroom to the NBA to the movers and shakers who made it all possible - and get a perspective of the league's history and its breakout players. You'll get a peek into the locker room for insight into team dynamics, and examine the game from the fan's perspective. Women of the Court is a celebration of sport, of women, and of the power to achieve."--BOOK JACKET.
Subject
  • Women's National Basketball Association
  • Women basketball players > United States
  • Basketball > United States
  • Basketball
  • Women basketball players
  • United States
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
1. Why the WNBA? -- 2. How the WNBA came to be -- 3. Hoops history -- 4. The league : Western Conference -- 5. The league : Eastern Conference -- 6. Playing the game -- 7. Cultural impact -- 8. Fan factor -- 9. At the top of their games -- 10. The best of the best : fan favorites -- 11. Community outreach -- 12. Forging connections -- 13. Multiple-choice game.
ISBN
  • 9781593500511
  • 1593500513
LCCN
2011389795
OCLC
  • ocn182529249
  • 182529249
  • SCSB-1472869
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library