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This book offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary introduction to theme parks and the field of theme park studies. It identifies and discusses relevant economic, social, and cultural as well as medial, historical, and geographical aspects of theme parks worldwide, from the big international theme park chains to smaller, regional, family-operated parks. The book also describes the theories and methods that have been used to study theme parks in various academic disciplines and reviews the major contexts in which theme parks have been studied. By providing the necessary backgrounds, theories, and methods to analyze and understand theme parks both as a business field and as a socio-cultural phenomenon, this book will be a great resource to students, academics from all disciplines interested in theme parks, and professionals and policy-makers in the leisure and entertainment as well as the urban planning sector.

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David Cardell's work explores the intricate relationship between family theme parks, happiness, and children's consumption. Through an ethnographic approach, the study examines how theme parks like Liseberg and Astrid Lindgren’s World contribute to the construction of happiness in children's lives and family experiences. The book delves into practices of happiness, material intimacy, and the economic implications of theme park visits, providing insights into how these environments shape childhood and family dynamics. Cardell aims to understand the broader cultural and social implications of happiness as a concept, drawing on both Swedish and English contexts. The intended audience includes scholars and students in child studies, cultural studies, and sociology.

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