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Global Theme Park Industry
Salvador Anton Clavé
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Description for Global Theme Park Industry
Paperback. From the first pleasure gardens to the global theme park companies, this book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment. It portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, in the context of their role in the developing economy. Translator(s): Clarke, Andrew. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1010. 480 pages, Illustrations. From the first pleasure gardens to the global theme park companies, this book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment. It portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, in the context of their role in the developing economy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. BIC Classification: KNSP. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 23. Weight: 1056. Translator(s): Clarke, Andrew.
Since the 1980s, the theme park industry has developed into a global phenomenon, with everything from large, worldwide theme parks to countless smaller ventures. From the first pleasure gardens to the global theme park companies, this book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment. Illustrated throughout by worldwide case studies, empirical data and practical examples, the book portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, particularly in the context of their role in the developing experience economy. In conclusion, this book is a ... Read more
Since the 1980s, the theme park industry has developed into a global phenomenon, with everything from large, worldwide theme parks to countless smaller ventures. From the first pleasure gardens to the global theme park companies, this book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment. Illustrated throughout by worldwide case studies, empirical data and practical examples, the book portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, particularly in the context of their role in the developing experience economy. In conclusion, this book is a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
1010g
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845932084
SKU
V9781845932084
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Ref
99-50
About Salvador Anton Clavé
Salvador Anton Clavé is a Full Professor of Regional Geographical Analysis at the Rovira i Virgili University, Catalonia (ES) where he serves currently as Director of the Doctoral Program in Tourism and Leisure. He is also the Principal Researcher of the Research Group of Territorial Analysis and Tourism Studies and the Director of Research at the Science & Technology Park ... Read more
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