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_aAnton Clavé, S. _q(Salvador), _eauthor. |
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_aThe global theme park industry / _cSalvador Anton Clavé. |
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_aWallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : _bCABI, _c2007. |
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_a1 online resource (xxi, 459 pages) : _billustrations, maps, charts |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 520 | 3 | _aThis 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. | |
| 504 | _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 429-447) and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe 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. | |
| 506 | _aAccess limited to subscribing institution. | ||
| 530 | _aAlso available in print format. | ||
| 588 | _aTitle from PDF title page (viewed August 13, 2013). | ||
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_aAmusement parks _xHistory. |
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| 650 | 4 | _aLeisure, Recreation and Tourism Economics, (New March 2000) | |
| 650 | 4 | _aArts, Entertainment and Cultural Heritage. | |
| 650 | 4 | _aTourism and Travel. | |
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_aEntertainment. _2cabt |
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_aManagement. _2cabt |
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_aPlanning. _2cabt |
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_aTheme parks. _2cabt |
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_aTourism impact. _2cabt |
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| 655 | 0 | _aElectronic books. | |
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_aC.A.B. International, _eissuing body. |
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_iPrint version: _aAnton Clavé, S. (Salvador) _tGlobal theme park industry. _dWallingford, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI, c2007. _z1845932080 _w(DLC)2006025893 |
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