The Amusement Park: History, Culture and the Heritage of Pleasure

ISBN-13: 9781472423726 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 282 str.

Professor John K. Walton; Jason Wood

Opis

Cyclone, Revolution, Corkscrew; Luna Park, Pleasure Beach, Dreamland names and places instantly familiar to rollercoaster and amusement park enthusiasts. But what first gave rise to the concept and nomenclature of the amusement park; how did amusement parks develop in Britain and elsewhere, and what fate awaits historic amusement parks and their rides today? This thought-provoking and timely book brings together leading writers from a variety of disciplines to explore the social history and cultural heritage of the amusement park. Rooted in the British experience but informed by extensive international coverage it provides a thematic, comparative exploration of the origins, development, decline and significance of the amusement park. The rich set of case studies presented comment on the interrelationships between history, culture and heritage, challenging traditional academic boundaries while offering important contributions to policy-making and regeneration initiatives. The book provides new insights into a neglected aspect of popular culture and will be a valuable resource to students and scholars of history, heritage, tourism, leisure, technology and design."

Recenzje

"I have no hesitation in proclaiming that this is the finest collection of essays ever produced on this subject, offering a worldwide perspective on the history of, and issues concerning, amusement parks." Allan Brodie, Journal of Tourism History (2020)

O autorze

Jason Wood is Director of Heritage Consultancy Services, Lancaster, UK, and former Professor of Cultural Heritage at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.