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The Sociology of Consumption : An Introduction

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Format Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10 0761950109
ISBN-13 9780761950103
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
Country of Manufacture GB
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Aug 22nd, 1997
Print length 208 Pages
Weight 460 grams
Product Classification: Cultural studiesConsumerismAnthropology
Ksh 32,750.00
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This introduction to the sociology of consumption examines the relation between production and consumption in late capitalist societies. After a detailed historical overview of the advents of consumer society, the author examines theoretical accounts of consumption and consumer practice.
This lucid introduction to the sociology of consumerism examines the relationship between production and consumption in late capitalist societies. The historical and theoretical discussion provides the student with the tools to examine key themes in the sociology of consumption.

After a detailed historical overview of the advent of consumer society, Peter Corrigan examines theoretical accounts of consumption and consumer practice, including: Veblen and conspicuous consumption; Mary Douglas on the world of goods; Jean Baudrillard on the system of objects; and Pierre Bourdieu on cultural capital.

This historical and theoretical discussion provides the student with the tools to examine key themes in the sociology of consumption.


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