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1975

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The Provision Of Inner-City Recreational Facilities: A Look At Tennessee's Four Largest Cities, William L. Murrah Mar 1975

The Provision Of Inner-City Recreational Facilities: A Look At Tennessee's Four Largest Cities, William L. Murrah

Masters Theses

Recreational facilities and activities have an increasing importance in the way Americans life today. Contrary to the past, recreation can no longer be considered a frill or luxury. Today recreation is considered to be an essential part of man's life, an outlet for the pursuit of activities enjoyed during leisure time.

The United States is becoming more and more an urbanized nation. As more and more people live in metropolitan areas, the demand for open space and recreational facilities will increase in these areas. Of special interest is the inner-city area. The people living in inner-city areas are often poor …