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Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America / Gary S. Cross, editor in chief.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Scribner American civilization seriesPublisher: Farmington Hills, MI : Charles Scribner's Sons, [2004]Copyright date: ©2004Description: 2 volumes : illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0684312654
  • 9780684312651
  • 0684312662
  • 9780684312668
  • 0684312670
  • 9780684312675
Other title:
  • Encyclopaedia of recreation and leisure in America
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 790.097303 22
LOC classification:
  • GV53 .E53 2004
Contents:
v. 1. Adapted-little -- v. 2. Magazines-zoos, index.
Review: "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.
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Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Vol info Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book City Campus City Campus Main Collection 790.097303 ENC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Vol. 1 1 Available A395973B
Book City Campus City Campus Main Collection 790.097303 ENC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Vol. 2 1 Available A395974B

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 malls and theme parks. Articles range in length between two and six pages and include brief bibliographies."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.

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