TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cross,Gary S.
TI  - Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America
SN  - 0684312654 (set hardcover : alk. paper)
AV  - GV53 .E53 2004
U1  - 790/.0973/03 22
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Farmington Hills, MI
PB  - Charles Scribner's Sons
KW  - Leisure
KW  - United States
KW  - Encyclopedias
KW  - Recreation
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; v. 1. Adapted-little -- v. 2. Magazines-zoos, index
N2  - "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
ER  -