Title: Time and temporality in theme parks /
Authors: Carlà-Uhink, Filippo; Freitag, Florian; Mittermeier, Sabrina; Schwarz, Ariane,
Date: 2017
Publisher: Wehrhahn Verlag,
Physical description: 270 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: G
Abstract: Despite the wealth and breadth of scholarly engagement with theme parks, especially over the last two decades, issues of time and temporality in theme parks have so far been comparatively neglected. 'Time and Temporality in Theme Parks' addresses this gap by looking at theme park temporalities from a number of distinct perspectives. Contributions come from a wide variety of academic disciplines, including anthropology, history, American studies, archaeology, geography, sociology, and theater studies. These scholarly perspectives are complemented by contributions from writers with a background in theme park design and industry. Addressing the conceptualization and creation of theme park times in general, as well as topics such as heritage and retro-futures in particular, 'Time and Temporality in Theme Parks' seeks to give both scholarly and non-scholarly readers a comprehensive look at the multiple roles time plays in the theme park.
Subject headings (LCSH): Amusement parks--History.; Amusement parks.; Historical reenactments.; Space and time; Themed environments.