{"product_id":"the-invention-of-the-park-9780745631387","title":"The Invention of the Park","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe word 'park' conjures a kaleidoscope of bucolic images. Childhood frolics in urban playgrounds. Strolls through the country estates of Stourhead and Versailles. Wilderness adventures in the Serengeti. White-knuckle thrill rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Coney Island. The Invention of the Park explores our fascination with making parks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: Defining the Park. \u003cp\u003e1. From Ancient Groves to Versailles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. The English Landscape Park.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. City Park: Bringing the Country to the Metropolis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Nature and Recreation in the National Park.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Amusement Parks and Theme Parks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Trapping Nature in the Animal Park.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Expanding the Park Experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: The Park Ideal from Paradise to Utopia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Guide to Further Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037643768151,"sku":"9780745631387","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780745631387.jpg?v=1750936646","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-invention-of-the-park-9780745631387","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}