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Dictionary of the Sport and Exercise Sciences. 1991. Mark H. Anshel.
MILLS Reference GV 558 .D53 1991

Encyclopedia of Sports Science. 2 v. 1997. John Zummerchik, ed.
MILLS Reference GV 558 .E53 1997

Encyclopedia of World Sport: From Ancient Times to the Present. 3 v. 1996. David Levenson, Karen Christenson, eds.
MILLS Reference GV 567 .E56 1996

Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology. 1996. Alan Barnard, Jonathan Spencer, eds.
MILLS Reference GN 307 .E527 1996

International Encyclopedia of Dance. 6 v. 1998. Selma Jean Cohen, founding ed.
MILLS Reference GV 1585 .I586 1998

International Encyclopedia of Women and Sports. 3 v. 2001. Karen Christenson et al., eds.
MILLS Reference GV 709 .I58 2001

Social Issues in Contemporary Sport: A Resource Guide. 1994. Suzanne Wise.
MILLS Reference ZGV 706.5 .W57 1994

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Government Sources

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Attitudes of Canadian Youth and Coaches Concerning Fair Play: Hockey. 1993.
MILLS GovPubs CA1 HW 845 - 93 A72

Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the use of Drugs and Banned Practices Intended to Increase Athletic Performance. 1988.
MILLS GovPubs CA1 Z1 - 88 U72