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 InfoCambridge, UK ; Malden, MA : Polity, 2005.
Description216 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 195-205) and index.
LCCN 2005299981
ISBN074563138X (hbk.)
ISBN0745631398 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks GV182 .J66 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold