The Cruise Ship Phenomenon in North America

by Brian J. Cudahy

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 c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

384 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good data on ships. I was more interested in an analysis of the business side of things.