Gods and rollercoasters: religion in theme parks worldwide

Religion parks -- Nostalgia, religion, and politics -- The motive for religion in theme-parks -- Religion and escape to the exotic -- Theme-parks as sacred places -- Authenticity, heritage, and religion -- Some theme-park themes -- Religion and the imagineers' pallet -- The religion park busine...

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Main Author: Paine, Crispin 1942- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Oxford New Delhi Sydney Bloomsbury Academic 2020
In:Year: 2020
Edition:Paperback edition 2020
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Themenpark / Religion / Amusement park
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AG Religious life; material religion
CH Christianity and Society
Further subjects:B Amusement parks Religious aspects
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Summary:Religion parks -- Nostalgia, religion, and politics -- The motive for religion in theme-parks -- Religion and escape to the exotic -- Theme-parks as sacred places -- Authenticity, heritage, and religion -- Some theme-park themes -- Religion and the imagineers' pallet -- The religion park business -- The visitors.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1350176664