TY  - BOOK
AU  - Anton Clavé,S.
ED  - C.A.B. International,
TI  - The global theme park industry
AV  - GV1851.A35 C53 2007eb
U1  - 791.06/8 23
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK
PB  - CABI
KW  - Amusement parks
KW  - History
KW  - Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Economics, (New March 2000)
KW  - Arts, Entertainment and Cultural Heritage
KW  - Tourism and Travel
KW  - Entertainment
KW  - cabt
KW  - Management
KW  - Planning
KW  - Theme parks
KW  - Tourism impact
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-447) and index; The social origins of the theme park concept -- Development and categorization -- Globalization of the theme park industry -- A profile of major theme park operators -- Theme parks and the commercialization of leisure -- The urbanism of theme parks and spatial innovation -- The impact of theme parks -- The development of theme park destinations -- Factors influencing the development process -- Basic principles of theme park planning -- The architectonic design of a theme park -- Management strategies; Access limited to subscribing institution; Also available in print format
N2  - 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
UR  - https://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9781845932084.0000
ER  -