The Global Theme Park Industry

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 791.068 EAN: 9781845932084 ISBN: 1845932080 Label: CABI Manufacturer: CABI Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: 2007-06-14 Publisher: CABI Studio: CABI
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Editorial Reviews: 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 park 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 practical guide to the planning and development of theme parks.