The invention of the park : recreational landscapes from the Garden of Eden to Disney's Magic Kingdom / Karen R. Jones and John Wills.

Main entry:

Jones, Karen R., 1972-

Title & Author:

The invention of the park : recreational landscapes from the Garden of Eden to Disney's Magic Kingdom / Karen R. Jones and John Wills.

Publication:

Cambridge, UK ; Malden, MA : Polity, 2005.

Description:

216 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-205) and index.
Introduction : defining the park -- From ancient groves to Versailles -- The English landscape park -- The city park : bringing the country to the metropolis -- Nature and recreation in the national park -- Amusement parks and theme parks -- Trapping nature in the animal park -- Expanding the park experience -- Conclusion : the park ideal from paradise to utopia.

Summary:

Karen Jones and John Wills discuss a range of parks, from local town playgrounds to international landmarks such as the Grand Canyon and Disneyland, exploring their origin and social significance.

Resources:
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ISBN:

074563138X (hbk.)
9780745631387 (hbk.)
0745631398 (pbk.)
9780745631394 (pbk.)

Subject:

Recreation areas.
Recreation areas History.
Zones de loisirs.
Zones de loisirs Histoire.
recreation areas.
Gartenkunst
Erholungsgebiet
Freizeitpark
Parker.

Form/genre:

History.

Added entries:

Wills, John (John Arthur)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 239219
Call No.: BIB 169128
Status: Available

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