The Theming Of America, Second Edition: American Dreams, Media Fantasies, And Themed Environments

by Mark Gottdiener

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367311988
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/31/2022
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.81(w) x 9.31(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

The phrase, 'the commodification of everything, ' takes on potent significance in this fantastic book by Gottdiener.

Judith Blau