Consumerism in world history - The global transformation of desire (Paperback)



The desire to acquire luxury goods and leisure services is a basic force in modern life. Consumerism in World History explores both the historical origins and world-wide appeal of this relatively modern phenomenon. By relating consumerism to other issues in world history, this book forces reassessment of our understanding of both consumerism and global history.


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The desire to acquire luxury goods and leisure services is a basic force in modern life. Consumerism in World History explores both the historical origins and world-wide appeal of this relatively modern phenomenon. By relating consumerism to other issues in world history, this book forces reassessment of our understanding of both consumerism and global history.

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General

Imprint

Taylor & Francis

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Series

Themes in world history

Release date

2001

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Dimensions

234 x 156 x 8mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

160

ISBN-13

978-0-415-24409-1

Barcode

9780415244091

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LSN

0-415-24409-9



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