The invention of the park : recreational landscapes from the Garden of Eden to Disney's Magic Kingdom / Karen R. Jones and John Wills.
| Author/creator | Jones, Karen R., 1972- |
| Other author | Wills, John (John Arthur) |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, UK ; Malden, MA : Polity, 2005. |
| Description | 216 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-205) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005299981 |
| ISBN | 074563138X (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 0745631398 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV182 .J66 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |