Download or read book Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America written by Gary S. Cross and published by Charles Scribners Sons/Reference. This book was released on 2004-08-30 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.