Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America
By: Gary S. Cross, editor in chief.
Contributors: Cross, Gary S.
Series: The Scribner American civilization series
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Farmington Hills, MI
Language: eng
Subjects: Leisure -- United States -- Encyclopedias; Recreation -- United States -- Encyclopedias
Genres: Encyclopedias.
Description: "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 malls and theme parks. Articles range in length between two and six pages and include brief bibliographies."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Adapted-little; title: v. 2. Magazines-zoos, index.