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Encyclopedia of Stock Car Racing [2 volumes]
How did stock car racing become firmly entrenched in American pop culture, especially in light of the lack of interest in motorsports overall as a spectator activity in the United States? And what has been the secret to NASCAR's financial success and growth over the last six decades? Encyclopedia of Stock Car Racing highlights approximately 250 subjects that have defined the sport since stock car racing was first organized. Organized in A-Z order, it covers all of the greatest drivers, such as Richard Petty, Jimmie Johnson, Junior Johnson, and David Pearson; the special races such as the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400; and the famed tracks across the country, from Bristol Motor Speedway to Darlington Raceway to Talladega Superspeedway. This unprecedented resource collects information about every element of NASCAR history in one the early personalities who shaped the sport and set things in motion, the past greats who have now retired, and today's rising stars who continue to make stock car racing one of the most popular sports in the United States.
968 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2013
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April 21, 2015Freedman, L. (201). Encyclopedia of Stock Car Racing. Greenwood: Santa Barbara.
Citation by: Brandy New
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: GV1029.9
Content/Scope: The book offers a short history of the sport, then delves into famous and important people in the field and more obscure topics. Length allows for a comprehensive look at the topic in depth.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: There is a long reference list and see also resources. The tone of the author is conversational rather than dry.
Arrangement/Presentation: This is a 2 volume set with 910 pages. Articles are arranged by topic and alphabetically. Articles vary in length and are set off by mostly black and white photos. Quotes are abundant and set off from the text. A list of major race winners is also included. There is a reference list
Relation to other works: More comprehensive and detailed than other works on this topic that are accessible to younger race fans and readers.
Accessibility/Diversity: The topic will appeal to certain population. The reading level is high enough to fit the need for mid-range (middle school) reading level.
Cost: $189.00
Professional Review: Manning, P. (2014). Book Reviews: Reference. School Library Journal, Oct. 9, 2013. Retrieved from http://www.slj.com/2013/10/reviews/re...
Citation by: Brandy New
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: GV1029.9
Content/Scope: The book offers a short history of the sport, then delves into famous and important people in the field and more obscure topics. Length allows for a comprehensive look at the topic in depth.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: There is a long reference list and see also resources. The tone of the author is conversational rather than dry.
Arrangement/Presentation: This is a 2 volume set with 910 pages. Articles are arranged by topic and alphabetically. Articles vary in length and are set off by mostly black and white photos. Quotes are abundant and set off from the text. A list of major race winners is also included. There is a reference list
Relation to other works: More comprehensive and detailed than other works on this topic that are accessible to younger race fans and readers.
Accessibility/Diversity: The topic will appeal to certain population. The reading level is high enough to fit the need for mid-range (middle school) reading level.
Cost: $189.00
Professional Review: Manning, P. (2014). Book Reviews: Reference. School Library Journal, Oct. 9, 2013. Retrieved from http://www.slj.com/2013/10/reviews/re...
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