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Sunshine Paradise: A History of Florida Tourism by Revels, Tracy J.
by Revels, Tracy J. | HC | VeryGood
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780813035420
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University Press of Florida
ISBN-10
0813035422
ISBN-13
9780813035420
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99626665
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sunshine Paradise : a History of Florida Tourism
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Business & Economics, History
Book Series
The Florida History and Culture Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
15.7 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-040985
Reviews
"Naturally becomes a baseline body of work from which to understand historical tourism development. Highly recommended."-- Choice "[A] much-welcomed, concise survey of Florida tourism from the days of Ponce de León to thepresent. . . . Provid[es] an engaging narrative. Tourists' letters, popular travel guides, and the most recent scholarship inform this statewide study. Academics, students, and general readers interested in tourism and southern history will find this a rigorous, entertaining, and insightful overview."-- Journal of American History "This well-researched, tightly organized and highly readable account of the interaction between the Florida tourist industry and the tourists it attracted offers insights into the evolution of social, economic and environmental attitudes of residents and visitors alike. It is an entertaining romp through Florida history."-- American Studies Journal "Synthesizes existing scholarship on the history of Florida tourism into a lithe volume. . . . An important contribution to the field of Florida's economic and social development."-- Journal of Southern History "A narrative history embedded with analysis, this work does a good job of describing the evolution of tourism in Florida. Not shying away from the downsides of tourism there--racism, environmental damage, unfortunate impacts on host communities--the book illustrates just how important tourism has long been for Florida's economic and social development."-- Cambridge Business History Review
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
338.4/791759
Synopsis
For nearly two hundred years, Floridians have eagerly exploited tourism as the key to economic prosperity. As a result, the state has constantly reshaped and remodeled itself as different types of tourist heavens, and many aspects of its history have become inseparable from the fantastic images created by the tourism industry. From spa retreats to nature preserves, from riverboat rides to roller coasters, and from railroads to theme parks, the state's dependence on tourism has greatly shaped its identity. Sunshine Paradise is the first book to focus exclusively on how--and why--tourism came to define Florida. Offering a concise look at the subject from the 1820s to the present, Tracy Revels demonstrates tourism's relevance to all other major aspects of Florida history, including the Civil War, the land boom, and civil rights. In this enjoyable and well-written history, Revels shows how Florida's tourism industry has remained adaptive and expansive, ready to sell the next version of paradise to northerners hungry for sunshine. She also explains why the state's business and political leaders must consider the history of tourism development as they plan for the state's future., For nearly two hundred years, Floridians have eagerly exploited tourism as the key to economic prosperity. As a result, the state has constantly reshaped and remodeled itself as different types of tourist heavens, and many aspects of its history have become inseparable from the fantastic images created by the tourism industry. From spa retreats to nature preserves, from riverboat rides to roller coasters, and from railroads to theme parks, the state?s dependence on tourism has greatly shaped its identity.Sunshine Paradise is the first book to focus exclusively on how?and why?tourism came to define Florida. Offering a concise look at the subject from the 1820s to the present, Tracy Revels demonstrates tourism?s relevance to all other major aspects of Florida history, including the Civil War, the land boom, and civil rights.In this enjoyable and well-written history, Revels shows how Florida?s tourism industry has remained adaptive and expansive, ready to sell the next version of paradise to northerners hungry for sunshine. She also explains why the state?s business and political leaders must consider the history of tourism development as they plan for the state?s future.A volume in the Florida History and Culture Series, edited by Raymond Arsenault and Gary R. Mormino, The first book to focus exclusively on how?and why?tourism came to define Florida. Offering a concise look at the subject from the 1820s to the present, Tracy Revels demonstrates tourism?s relevance to all other major aspects of Florida history, including the Civil War, the land boom, and civil rights., For nearly two hundred years, Floridians have eagerly exploited tourism as the key to economic prosperity. As a result, the state has constantly reshaped and remodeled itself as different types of tourist heavens, and many aspects of its history have become inseparable from the fantastic images created by the tourism industry. From spa retreats to nature preserves, from riverboat rides to roller coasters, and from railroads to theme parks, the state's dependence on tourism has greatly shaped its identity. Sunshine Paradise is the first book to focus exclusively on how--and why--tourism came to define Florida. Offering a concise look at the subject from the 1820s to the present, Tracy Revels demonstrates tourism's relevance to all other major aspects of Florida history, including the Civil War, the land boom, and civil rights. In this enjoyable and well-written history, Revels shows how Florida's tourism industry has remained adaptive and expansive, ready to sell the next version of paradise to northerners hungry for sunshine. She also explains why the state's business and political leaders must consider the history of tourism development as they plan for the state's future. A volume in the Florida History and Culture Series, edited by Raymond Arsenault and Gary R. Mormino
LC Classification Number
G155.U6R434 2011
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- n***j (575)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseCondition was very good, very happy with it. It is clean throughout, and appears to be like new. Shipping was a little slow, but was also free, so no complaints.
- i***b (1899)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSuper-fast shipping. Book as described. Perfectly Packaged. Thank You
- a***9 (18)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePerfect brand new