The Sociology of Consumption : An Introduction
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0761950117
ISBN-13
9780761950110
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint
SAGE Publications Inc
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 15th, 1997
Print length
208 Pages
Weight
332 grams
Dimensions
22.90 x 15.60 x 1.20 cms
Product Classification:
Cultural studiesConsumerismAnthropology
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This introduction to the sociology of consumption critcally 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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