Encyclopedia of Recreationamp; Leisure in America
Book Name : Encyclopedia of Recreation & Leisure in America (Scribner American Civilization)
Gary S. Cross , C S S | 800 pages | English | 2004 | ISBN: 0684312654 | File type: PDF | 11,1 mb
As more leisure time became available, Americans developed an increasing number of recreational opportunitiesand became more ambivalent about those opportunities. There was growing tension between adhering to the work ethic and enjoying the by-products of efficient work. This encyclopedia captures the range of recreational possibilities, as well as many of the consequences arising from it in American culture. To get an idea of the scope of the encyclopedia, one can consult the “Systematic Outline of Contents,” found near the end of volume 2, which presents the conceptual framework for the wealth of information contained in the work. Entries are grouped under seven broad categories: “Social Development of Leisure in America “Processes: Impact of Technologies “Trends “PeopleIdentities, Interactions, and Institutions “Ceremonial Occasions “Leisure Sites and “Leisure Activities, Past and Present.” Most of these categories are divided further; “Leisure Sites,” for example, encompasses “Fairs,” “Parks,” and other subcategories.
The 271 A-Z entries are signed and include bibliographies and see also references. They make very interesting reading. One can explore the history of Garage and yard sales and Playgrounds and learn about Puritans at leisure. There are entries for dining out, Religious holidays, Rock-climbing, Stock car racing, and just about any leisure activity or venue imaginable, including brothels. Some of the essays deal with issues such as the Globalization of American leisure and Work and leisure ethics. The detailed index found at the end of volume 2 guides users to the depth and breadth of information included. The few photographs break up the text slightly and are sometimes interesting but are not necessary to the information, nor to the audience who will use the encyclopedia.
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