The global theme park industry /
This book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment, with an analysis of their operation and management strategies. It also portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, partic...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK :
CABI,
2007.
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| Online Access: | View fulltext via EzAccess |
| Summary: | This book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment, with an analysis of their operation and management strategies. It also 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. The book is illustrated throughout by worldwide case studies, empirical data and practical examples. This book is intended for students in leisure and tourism management, and for practitioners in the industry, providing a practical guide to the planning and development of theme parks. It has 12 chapters and a subject index. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxi, 459 pages) : illustrations, maps, charts Also available in print format. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-447) and index. |
| Access: | Access limited to subscribing institution. |