- Gebundene Ausgabe: 448 Seiten
- Verlag: Warner Books; Auflage: 1st ed. (Januar 2002)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0446526010
- ISBN-13: 978-0446526012
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,7 x 15,9 x 3,6 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 340.956 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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From basketball's origins in Canada to modern China--with stops in Iowa, Italy, Arizona, and Angola--Big Game, Small World: A Basketball Adventure ably tracks the international growth and popularity of basketball. Alexander Wolff simply (and convincingly) explores basketball's reach as a driving force and saving grace.
Some countries mimic the NBA to the last detail, while the game provides a symbol of freedom and opportunity in more restrictive countries. Interviews with players, coaches, and local legends provide insight into how the sport has evolved, and what it means, in their respective countries. Perhaps most importantly, we see that, like soccer, basketball is a part of the social fabric, played everywhere by children, sometimes with little more than the rocks Dr. James Naismith had. Although Wolff covers much ground, he covers it quickly; details beyond the game are relatively sparse, as though he had a tight schedule. Still, the book is thoughtfully prepared, the interviews engaging, and Wolff a sure-handed writer.
So why the drive in small countries to play basketball? As a Lithuanian noted: "In Lithuania today, if you have money, you have no reputation, because your money is black [market] money. If you have reputation, you are teacher, scientist, artist--but you have no money. Only basketball player has money and reputation." True, this observation applies to many sports worldwide, but Big Game, Small World stands as part of the proof. --Michael Ferch
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*Starred Review* Wolff first burst on the scene two decades ago as the coauthor of The In-Your-Face-Basketball Book (1980), a hoop junkie's nationwide guide to the best pickup and playground basketball in the country. He's now a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, and he's still moving without the ball. This journey takes him to 16 countries and 10 states as he examines the effect basketball is having on the world. A trip to Lithuania reveals a country in which patriotism and basketball became synonymous during decades of Soviet rule. Wolff investigates the origins of the crossover dribble and finds himself in Peoria, Illinois. There are also stops in Ireland, Italy, the Philippines, and an Ontario village that houses a small museum devoted to James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. Along with the more travel-oriented pieces, there are also several outstanding profiles of such disparate figures as a cloistered nun who was a talented basketball player, Michael Jordan's best pal in college, and former Princeton basketball coach Pete Carril, an iconoclast whose teams consistently competed successfully with larger, more athletic opponents by employing intelligence, patience, and fundamentals. Wolff's passion for the game burns as feverishly as it did 20 years ago, when he was looking for pickup games. This is a wonderful book, certainly the best on basketball this season. Wes Lukowsky
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zuerst hat es mich einiges an überwindung gekostet dieses buch zu lesen, da man es nur in englisch kaufen kann. doch leuts, der autor versteht was von seinem fach: in nahezu perfekter weise schildert er den wert des basketballs außerhalb der usa (polen, litauen, schweiz, irland..) und geht in kanada auf die suche der wurzeln dieses immer mehr an aufseheneregenden sports. in sachen englisch knowhow, sollte man mindestens auf dem stand eines 11. klässlers sein, da sonst nur jeder 5.satz verstanden wird und viele, teils wichtige einzelheiten verloren gehen. außerdem sei zu erwähnen das der autor hin und wieder in ein starkes slang amerikan englisch verfällt. das war aber auch schon das größte manko; wer mit diesem sport und seiner geschichte einigermaßen vertraut ist, damit meine ich das man wissen sollte wer larry bird, wilt chamberlin oder chris mullin is, sofort zugreifen und die weisheit noch ein bischen pushen. allerdings für "ist basketball nicht der sport wo man mit einem schläger den ball weghaut"- leute nicht zu empfehlen; sorry, aber ihnen fehlen einfach die basics (meine mutter hats gelesen und hat mich danach nur doof angeschaut und gesagt was das doch fürn langweiliges buch wär, sie liest jetzt wieder ihre donna leon).
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An excellent basketball travelogue.
16. Januar 2002
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
The book is a basketball travelogue that takes the reader around the world to illustrate the global nature and universal appeal of the game of basketball. As a fan of Ivy League basketball two chapters in particular stood out to me: "Philadelphia: Quaker Meeting House" and "Princeton, New Jersey: Through the Back Door"
As you might have guessed, the "Quaker meeting house" in question is the Palestra. The first half of the chapter recounts the past glories of the building while the latter half brings to life the famous Penn-Princeton game that took place on February 9, 1999.
As you might have guessed, the "Quaker meeting house" in question is the Palestra. The first half of the chapter recounts the past glories of the building while the latter half brings to life the famous Penn-Princeton game that took place on February 9, 1999.
The Princeton chapter deals with the legendary "Princeton offense." It uses the context of lunchtime pickup games at Princeton's Jadwin Gym to make its points and gives a wonderful look inside the family atmosphere that permeates Princeton basketball like few other college basketball programs.
I would add "Big Game, Small World" to a list of recommended basketball reading that includes John Feinstein's superb "The Last Amateurs."
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A wonderful journey
15. Mai 2003
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This is an essential read for anyone interested in basketball history and all those, such as myself, who are excited by the increasingly international dimensions of the game. Wolff starts his journey in Princeton, the home of pure, fundamentals-driven b-ball, and visits many disparate corners of the globe, examining the local idiosyncrasies of the game through colorful anecdotes, a bit of philosophizing, and a great sense of humor. One of the things that caught my interest was hearing the names of former American hoopsters now playing overseas. Ever wonder what happened to Richard Dumas, the former Phoenix Sun who looked like a budding superstar in the 1993 NBA finals against the Chicago Bulls? You'll find out in this book. Another fascinating thing that caught my attention is the way in which hoops is so affected by politics in many countries. Wolff looks at how hoopsters had to literally dodge landmines to make it to their games in the former Yugoslavia and in present day Angola. His chapter on Africa is outstanding; it left me convinced that Africa is the real untapped reservoir of future NBA superstars. Another place in which b-ball and politics are inextricably entwined is China, where the state is finally loosening its hold over sports. In Bhutan, the monarch is literally the hoopster in chief. Wolff relates the interesting story of how hoops came to this tiny, Himalayan kingdom. These are just a few of the great stories contained within this book. Besides numerous international sojourns, Wolff also writes on the game closer to home, with some great chapters set in Philly, Peoria, Kansas City, and Washington D.C. I can't say much more other than to give this book my highest recommendations!
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Comprehensive and Fascinating
4. Juni 2002
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This may be the most far-reaching basketball book I have ever read. Wolff chronicles the game's impact and value in such disparate locations such as a modernizing China, the backwaters of Eastern Europe, and even within Bill Bradley's aborted 2000 presidential campaign!
Since the author visits such a long list of out-of-the-way places, you would expect his prose or reporting to suffer as the book progresses. Rather, Wolff keeps the story light and full of offbeat humor, while using his sharp skills to sniff out a story. For example, the author learns much about the Phillippines' national league and even meets the country's greatest player. Yet he is not satisfied with basketball's role in the country until he wanders the streets and unearths the tale of a local's fight to build a community court.
The story is broken down into epsiodes, as Wolff devotes each chapter to one of his stops. This makes it easy, should a particular subject or country interest you, to read the book slightly out of order. Yet the author does tie together many of his threads, and makes Big Game, Small World an informative look at the ways the game of basketball is shaping (and being shaped by) the world, as well as doubling as a minor commentary on many countries' natures and traditions.
Since the author visits such a long list of out-of-the-way places, you would expect his prose or reporting to suffer as the book progresses. Rather, Wolff keeps the story light and full of offbeat humor, while using his sharp skills to sniff out a story. For example, the author learns much about the Phillippines' national league and even meets the country's greatest player. Yet he is not satisfied with basketball's role in the country until he wanders the streets and unearths the tale of a local's fight to build a community court.
The story is broken down into epsiodes, as Wolff devotes each chapter to one of his stops. This makes it easy, should a particular subject or country interest you, to read the book slightly out of order. Yet the author does tie together many of his threads, and makes Big Game, Small World an informative look at the ways the game of basketball is shaping (and being shaped by) the world, as well as doubling as a minor commentary on many countries' natures and traditions.
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