The Cruise Ship Phenomenon in North America

Released on 20012001 by Brian J. Cudahy

The Cruise Ship Phenomenon in North America Book Details:

Author : Brian J. Cudahy

Publisher : Cornell Maritime Press

Release : 2001

ISBN-13 : 9780870335297

Page : 392 pages

Rating : 4.5/5 from 297 voters

Cudahy (an independent scholar with a PhD in philosophy and a passion for transportation) looks at the early days of the cruise ship industry and discusses contemporary cruise ship design, cruise markets, and the evolution of the burgeoning, recreation-oriented business. Coverage also includes the challenges of managing cruise lines and regulations governing the industry. A detailed appendix presents an instant history of the major cruise line ships, including notes on specifications, builders, registry, and passenger capacity. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

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