The global theme park industry

"Translated by Andrew Clarke"--T.p. verso

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