Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America /
Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America /
Gary S. Cross, editor in chief.
- Farmington Hills, MI : Charles Scribner's Sons, c2004.
- 2 v. : ill. ; 29 cm.
- The Scribner American civilization series .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
v. 1. Adapted-little -- v. 2. Magazines-zoos, index.
"This set offers a fascinating look at how Americans spend their free time and entertain themselves. A total of 271 essays present chiefly historical perspectives in the fields of American and cultural studies, sociology, recreation, sports, and leisure studies. Entries cover all facets of American leisure with topics ranging from auctions and blood sports to shopping mall and theme parks. Articles range in length between two and six pages and include brief bibliographies."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.
0684312654 (set hardcover : alk. paper) 0684312662 (v. 1) 0684312670 (v. 2)
2004004617
Leisure--United States--Encyclopedias.
Recreation--United States--Encyclopedias.
GV53 / .E53 2004
790/.0973/03
Includes bibliographical references and index.
v. 1. Adapted-little -- v. 2. Magazines-zoos, index.
"This set offers a fascinating look at how Americans spend their free time and entertain themselves. A total of 271 essays present chiefly historical perspectives in the fields of American and cultural studies, sociology, recreation, sports, and leisure studies. Entries cover all facets of American leisure with topics ranging from auctions and blood sports to shopping mall and theme parks. Articles range in length between two and six pages and include brief bibliographies."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.
0684312654 (set hardcover : alk. paper) 0684312662 (v. 1) 0684312670 (v. 2)
2004004617
Leisure--United States--Encyclopedias.
Recreation--United States--Encyclopedias.
GV53 / .E53 2004
790/.0973/03