"This book, an analysis of American society, explores the nature of social change since the 1960s as reflected in the ""theming"" of America from Graceland to Dollywood, from Las Vegas to Disneyworld, from the Mall of America to local mall."
By:
Mark Gottdiener
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 237mm,
Width: 148mm,
Weight: 399g
ISBN: 9780367311988
ISBN 10: 0367311984
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 31 October 2022
Audience:
College/higher education
,
General/trade
,
Primary
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface to the Second Edition -- Looking at Themed Environments -- From a Themed to an Anti-Themed Environment, and Back -- The Mirror of Production -- Themed Culture and Themed Environments -- The Las Vegas Casino, Theme Parks, and the General Trend of Theming -- Experiencing Themed Environments and Organized Protests Against Them -- Themes, Societal Fantasies, and Daily Life