| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 459 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
The social origins of the theme park concept -- Development and categorisation -- Globalization of the theme park industry -- A profile of major theme park operators -- Theme parks and the commercialisation 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 architectonical design of a theme park -- Management strategies |
| Summary |
"This book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment, with comprehensive analyses of their operation, strategies, finance and marketing. Illustrated throughout by worldwide case studies, empirical data and practical examples, this book will be of interest to students in leisure and tourism management, and to practitioners in the industry, providing a practical guide to the planning and development of theme parks."--Jacket |
| Analysis |
themaparken |
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theme parks |
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toeristenindustrie |
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tourist industry |
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ontwikkeling van toerisme |
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tourism development |
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vrijetijdsindustrie |
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leisure industry |
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Leisure, Recreation, Tourism (General) |
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Vrije tijd, recreatie, toerisme (algemeen) |
| Notes |
"Translated by Andrew Clarke"--Title page verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-447) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Print version record |
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digitized 2024. HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
| Subject |
Amusement parks -- History
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PERFORMING ARTS -- Business Aspects.
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TRAVEL -- Amusement & Theme Parks.
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Entertainment.
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Management.
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Planning.
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Theme parks.
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Tourism impact.
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Amusement parks
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Freizeitpark
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Freizeitpark.
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Unterhaltungsindustrie.
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Tivolin -- historia.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2006025893 |
| ISBN |
9781845932107 |
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1845932102 |
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1280953012 |
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9781280953019 |
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6610953015 |
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9786610953011 |
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