The Infrastructure of Play: Building the Tourist City

Dennis R. Judd

Des 2002 · M.E. Sharpe

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Through in-depth case studies, this timely volume show how the new infrastructure of tourism has transformed cities throughout North America. It make clear that the modern urban environment is being thoroughly altered to emphasize the growing tourism sector in such areas as renovated waterfronts, convention centers, downtown malls, sports stadiums, and entertainment districts. With contributions from such eminent figures in the field as Susan Clarke, Mark Levine, David Perry, and Donald Norris, The Infrastructure of Play offers the most current, comprehensive, and authoritative look at this important emerging phenomenon.