Author: James William BuelPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Louisiana and the Fair
Author: James William BuelPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
History of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Author: Mark BennittPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Louisiana
Languages : en
Pages : 864
Book Description
Anthropology Goes to the Fair
Author: Nancy J. ParezoPublisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803213948
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
As scientists claiming specialized knowledge about indigenous peoples, especially American Indians, anthropologists used expositions to promote their quest for professional status and authority. This title shows how anthropology showcased itself "to show each half of the world how the other half lives".
Sights, Scenes and Wonders at the World's Fair
Author: The 1984 New Orleans World's Fair
Author: Bill CotterPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738568560
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
"In 1984, the city of New Orleans hosted the last world's fair held in the United States. Conceived as part of an ambitious effort to revitalize a dilapidated section of the city and establishe New Orleans as a year-round tourist destination, it took more than 12 years of political intrigue and design changes before the gates finally opened. Stretching 84 acres along the Mississippi River, the fair entertained more than seven million guests with a colorful collection of pavilions, rides, and restaurants during its six-month run. While most world's fairs lose money, the 1984 New Orleans World's Fair had the dubious distinction of going bankrupt and almost closing early. However, the $350-million investment did succeed in bringing new life to the area, which is now home to the city's convention center and a bustling arts district" -- back cover.
Inside the Carnival
Author: Wayne ParentPublisher: LSU Press
ISBN: 0807131989
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
With both an entertainer’s eye and a social scientist’s rigor, Wayne Parent subjects Louisiana’s politics to rational and empirical analysis, seeking and finding coherent reasons for the state’s well-known unique history. He resists resorting to vague hand-waving about “exoticism,” while at the same time he brings to life the juicy stories that illustrate his points. Pa rent’s main theme is that Louisiana’s ethnic mix, natural resources, and geography define a culture that in turn produces its unique political theater. He gives special attention to immigration patterns and Louisiana’s abundant supply of oil and gas, as well as to the fascinating variations in political temperaments in different parts of the state. Most important, he delivers thorough and concise explanations of Louisiana’s unusual legal system, odd election rules, overwrought constitutional history, convoluted voting patterns, and unmatched record of political corruption. In a new epilogue, Parent discusses how the hurricanes of 2005 will affect state politics and politicians as Louisiana struggles to regain its footing in the New South.
Official Classification of Exhibit Departments
Author: 1984 World's Fair, New Orleans
Author: Linda C. DeleryPublisher:
ISBN: 9780937430057
Category : Exhibitions
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Louisiana and the Fair
Author: James William BuelPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Louisiana and the Fair
Author: James William BuelPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description