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Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America / Gary S. Cross, editor in chief.
Van Pelt Library GV53 .E53 2004 v.1-2
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- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Scribner American civilization series
- The Scribner American civilization series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Leisure--United States--Encyclopedias.
- Leisure.
- Recreation--United States--Encyclopedias.
- Recreation.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Encyclopedias.
- Physical Description:
- 2 volumes : illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Detroit, MI : Charles Scribner's Spms. Thomson/Gale, [2004]
- Summary:
- "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.
- Contents:
- v. 1. Adapted-little
- v. 2. Magazines-zoos, index.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0684312654
- 0684312662
- 0684312670
- OCLC:
- 57170198
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