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From the Reference Desk Thomas Gilson College of Charleston, Gilsont@Cofc.Edu Against the Grain Volume 19 | Issue 3 Article 23 June 2007 From the Reference Desk Thomas Gilson College of Charleston, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/atg Part of the Library and Information Science Commons Recommended Citation Gilson, Thomas (2007) "From the Reference Desk," Against the Grain: Vol. 19: Iss. 3, Article 23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7771/2380-176X.5380 This document has been made available through Purdue e-Pubs, a service of the Purdue University Libraries. Please contact [email protected] for additional information. From the Reference Desk by Tom Gilson (Head, Reference Services, Addlestone Library, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29401; Phone: 843-953-8014; Fax: 843-953-8019) <[email protected]> Anyone who watches ESPN and its various part of a well rounded reference collection. pedias and this is a timely addition. Medieval spin-off channels is aware that extreme sports Given the popular interest in the topic, they Islamic Civilization: An Encyclopedia (2006, are emerging from the margins to gain main- may also want to add it to their circulating 0415966914, $350) is a two-volume set that stream attention. A new reference, the Berk- collections. Larger public libraries may also aims to “bridge the gap between what we shire Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports (2007, be interested for similar reasons. perceive Islam and Islamic civilization to be 0-9770159-5-5, $125) takes a serious look at about and what it really is.” While the religious this growing component of the international aspects of Medieval Islam are treated, the em- sports scene and attempts an “in-depth dissec- The Encyclopedia of Activism and Social phasis is on the broader culture and civilization tion of this new and emerging phenomenon.” Justice (2007, 141291812X, $495) is a new of the Muslim world. The Encyclopedia also Many of these sports like rock climbing, three-volume set published by Sage that fo- tries to inform the reader about “what Muslims hang gliding, ski jumping, motorcross, snow- cuses on the history, inherent diversity and did to contribute to European understanding boarding, windsurfing, and the Iditarod are evolving nature of activism worldwide. As the of the sciences, mathematics, arts, literature, familiar. But others like canyoning, extreme title implies, coverage is limited to activism philosophy, and government.” ironing, parkour and buildering are little known with the “espoused goal of social justice.” At For the purpose of this work, the Islamic and have small followings. Naturally, the En- the same time, as editors Gary L. Anderson world extends from the Iberian Peninsula cyclopedia has articles that discuss all of these and Kathryn G. Herr note, it is an activism across North Africa and the Mideast to South- sports. There is also coverage of major person- “that goes beyond conventional politics.” An east Asia. The timeframe runs from the first alities and pioneers of extreme sports like Tony examination of the topics discussed, and the year of the Islamic calendar, 622 CE through Hawk, Ryan Nyquist, Ricky Carmichael, treatment they receive, confirms this. the 17th Century. As hinted at above, the ar- Evel Knievel, and Shirley Muldowney. The articles in this encyclopedia are devoted ray of topics discussed is equally wide rang- Unlike many of the more traditional sports, to a broad variety of activism. Environmental, ing. Besides entries dealing with sciences, extreme sports are not team based. They stress feminist, legal and judicial, as well as activism mathematics, arts, literature, philosophy, and the individual and are high risk, thrill seeking related to labor and social class, health and government, there are those that discuss travel activities. Bearing this in mind, the Encyclo- welfare, and gay and transgender issues are all and pilgrimage; women, gender, and families; pedia wisely devotes a substantial amount of covered. In addition, there are essays on activ- law and jurisprudence; daily life; and of course, coverage to the physical and psychological ism as expressed in literature, art, music and religion and theology. aspects, as well as the social context, of ex- popular culture, as well as entries on people and Edited by Josef W. Meri and consisting treme sports. These articles range from those personalities that have been, and are currently, of contributions from an international group on gender, injury, and the psychology of risk, social activists. Although the predominant of scholars, there are more than 700 entries to those on violence, commercialization, and coverage is of movements of the political left, comprising the set. These articles are informed the spiritual aspects of extreme sports. The individual entries run the gamut from the anti- by the latest scholarship but written in a style articles are informative and well researched. nuclear movement to anti-pornography activ- accessible to both undergraduates and the in- They are generally written by academics and ism; civil disobedience to the Christian Right, formed lay reader. A bibliography is included all have bibliographies of relevant sources, and the National Organization for Women for each article as are “see also” references some quite extensive, especially those deal- the NRA. Interestingly, there are also articles linking related articles. Also grouping related ing with the social and psychological issues. on groups like the Irish Republican Army, the articles is a well developed thematic list of (The entry on the Meaning of the Extreme has Khmer Rouge and Hezbollah because their entries. A solid general index provides access a bibliography of more that 100 citations from espoused goals include social justice regardless to information by specific page number. How- a diversity of sources ranging from Websites of the violent methods they employ. ever, given that Arabic words and phrases are to academic journal articles.) Although the articles are written for an referenced throughout, one suggestion for future Berkshire Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports academic audience they are factual and jar- editions is to provide a pronunciation key. is a scholarly treatment of an increasingly gon free and will appeal to the informed lay Medieval Islamic Civilization: an Encyclo- popular phenomenon. While extreme sports reader. The length of article relates to the pedia offers an accessible, balanced and well are mentioned in other sources like Rout- extensiveness of the topic and run from one to rounded approach to a complicated topic. With ledge’s Encyclopedia of International Sports five pages. There are bibliographies for each its diverse coverage of Islamic civilization, as Studies (2006, 0415277132, $595) and the entry but many of them are brief. This is one well as its discussions of other religions and Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sports (2005, area where any future edition might expand its interfaith relations, it provides a welcomed 0974309117, $395), this current work is unique efforts. Organizing and providing access to all perspective. The stress in this reference work in its comprehensive and focused view. Aca- this information are a full list of entries, a topi- is on the inter-relatedness of, rather than, the demic libraries supporting sports science and cal index or Reader’s Guide, and a thorough clash of civilizations. It would be a valuable physical educa- and comprehensive index. and worthwhile addition to most academic tion programs As any fine subject encyclopedia does, the collections. will want to Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice consider it as helps add scope and definition to its field of study. It also offers a strong factual base for When discussing the World Wars of the those researching the concepts and themes 20th century, a great deal of attention is usu- of social justice and activism, as well as ally given to military strategy, battlefield for those studying specific movements events, and international politics. The newly and organizations. Both academic and published Home Front Encyclopedia: United larger public libraries where there is States, Britain and Canada in World War I and an interested audience will do well to II (2007, 1576078493, $285) offers another consider it. perspective. Edited by James Ciment and published by ABC-CLIO, this three-volume set gives Routledge has published the 13th the reader a sense of the dramatic societal volume of its Medieval Series of encyclo- continued on page 61 60 Against the Grain / June 2007 <http://www.against-the-grain.com> ABLM springerlink.com Introducing Springer eBooks Spend less time searching and more time researching. 7 More than 3,000 New eBooks and eReference Works Every Year 7 Ownership Business Model 7 Unlimited Simultaneous Use COME 7 Grouped in 12 subject specifi c Online Libraries VISIT US AT 7 Collection comprises Textbooks, Monographs, ALA BOOTH Handbooks, Major Reference Works, and more #2507! 012383x reference works on the World Wars. It offers “data from more than 200 books, articles, and From the Reference Desk a unique and important viewpoint not given reports.” The source is noted for each rank- from page 60 full exposure in other sources. In addition, the ing given. However, these entries only list the articles depict not only what was happening title and date. Specific pages are not provided changes that engulfed the home front, as well on the home front, they often note resulting and this is an oversight. Grey House might as their long term effects. There are almost changes and how they helped shape future also consider including a complete listing of 700 articles in this set written by more than 100 developments. All in all, this is a good choice all these sources in one general bibliography. international contributors. The first volume is for libraries wanting a broader perspective on It would help the reader get a better sense of devoted to coverage of World War I while the World Wars reflected in their reference the diversity and quality of the sources being the second volume deals with World War collections.
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