Introduction: Defining the Park.
1. From Ancient Groves to Versailles.
2. The English Landscape Park.
3. City Park: Bringing the Country to the Metropolis.
4. Nature and Recreation in the National Park.
5. Amusement Parks and Theme Parks.
6. Trapping Nature in the Animal Park.
7. Expanding the Park Experience.
Conclusion: The Park Ideal from Paradise to Utopia.
Notes.
A Guide to Further Reading.
Bibliography.
Index.
Karen Jones, Lecturer in American Historyat the School of History, University of Kent
John Wills, Teacher in American Studies, Sociology and History, University of Essex
'English landscape parks, nature parks and science parks are
skilfully examined in this insightful book. Jones and Wills deftly
treat a wide range of topics and eras, but never lose sight of the
park idea expressed in all of them.'
Thomas Zeller, University of Maryland 'Jones and Wills are a
formidable talent. They take us on a thrilling journey across the
world, from ancient to modern times, visiting a diverse range of
parks en route: the large and small, the rural and urban, the wild
and landscaped, the game and sporting, the lived in and playground,
and the traditional and industrial. At all the park stops, we are
challenged to think about the dynamic and changing relationship
between Nature and People over time.'
Robert Lambert, University of Nottingham
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