Theme Park Landscapes

Theme Park Landscapes
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Publisher : Dumbarton Oaks
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 0884022854
ISBN-13 : 9780884022855
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Book Synopsis Theme Park Landscapes by : Terence G. Young

Download or read book Theme Park Landscapes written by Terence G. Young and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prevalence and influence of "theming" increased so dramatically during the 1990s that theme parks have become a metaphor for postmodern urban life. But few scholarly studies focus on the landscapes in theme parks. This volume's authors examine themed landscapes in Asia, Europe, and North America in response to this worldwide development.


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