Fun and Games in Twentieth-Century America : A Historical Guide to Leisure
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“Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers.”–
“This book is useful for all levels of learning, in both the classroom and in libraries....a highly recommended resource for public and school libraries and for college and university collections. Fun and Games can also serve well as an accessible text for introductory college courses on recreation and leisure in America.”–
“Arranged chronologically, this book covers an interesting aspect of American history. High school teachers will find in it a fine overview of how all aspects of American culture and history interrelate. Recommended.”–
Book Description
Throughout the 20th century, America underwent rapid change, from horses and buggies, through two world wars, and finally to the arrival of the Internet. But Americans have always needed time for relaxation and recreation. This book describes how political, economic, and cultural events influenced the history and development of the leisure pursuits of Americans of different races and ethnic backgrounds during the 20th century.
Fun and Games in Twentieth-Century America : A Historical Guide to Leisure
Fun and Games in Twentieth-Century America : A Historical Guide to Leisure,Ralph G. Giordano,Greenwood Press,0313322163,20th century,General,History,Leisure,Lifestyles,Performing Arts/Dance,Social History,Sociology,United States,Sports & Recreation / General
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