Your Hike Might Be Considered Part of the Commercialization of Leisure

question 69

Multiple Choice

Your hike might be considered part of the commercialization of leisure if you

• A) do not use maps and instead navigate your way around a national park using a compass and the sun.
• B) buy a $500 backpack with a solar panel to allow you to recharge your electronics.
• C) use your BlackBerry to check your email every morning, even when you are away from buildings and computers.
• D) bring along a camera and document your hiking trip for your scrapbook.

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