The Consumption Reader

David B. Clarke

ISBN 10: 0415213762 / ISBN 13: 9780415213769

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Mai 2003, 2003

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Neuware - Consumption affects every aspect of the contemporary world, from the most intimate moments of everyday life to the great geopolitical struggles that have been set in train by the forces of globalization. Consumer culture has recast the world in its own image, and we are only just beginning to make sense of the enormous social, political, economic, moral, and environmental implications. 'This Reader' offers an essential selection of the best work on the Consumer Society. By drawing from the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, 'The Consumption' 'Reader' presents the history and geography of consumer societies, the social and political aspects of consumer culture and the discourses and practices of consumption. It reaches back to the consumer revolutions of the eighteenth century and spans the globe. The reader focuses in particular on the subjects, objects, spaces, and technologies of consumer societies. In addition to outlining these vital components of consumer societies, it also provides an accessible insight into the theoretical debates that surround the interest in consumption and consumerism.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Consumption Reader
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Mai 2003
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415213762
• ISBN 13: 9780415213769
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 189H x 0D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 189 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
• Weight: 590 grams

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Synopsis

Consumption affects every aspect of the contemporary world, from the most intimate moments of everyday life to the great geopolitical struggles that have been set in train by the forces of globalization. Consumer culture has recast the world in its own image, and we are only just beginning to make sense of the enormous social, political, economic, moral, and environmental implications.

By drawing from the arts, humanities, and social sciences, The Consumption Reader presents the history and geography of consumer societies, the social and political aspects of consumer culture, and the discourses and practices of consumption. It focuses in particular on the subjects, objects, spaces, and technologies of consumer societies, and provides an accessible insight into the theoretical debates that surround the interest in consumption and consumerism.

This reader offers an essential selection of the best work on the Consumer Society. The material is arranged to develop the student's knowledge through a logical progression, but it may also be read selectively to aid understanding of key issues, ideas, and authors. Students will appreciate its scope, clarity and ease of use, and the engaging, surprising, and thought provoking manner in which it brings together a diverse range of topics and theoretical perspectives.

About the Author

David B. Clarke is Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Leeds, Marcus A.Doel is Professor of Human Geography at the University of Wales, Swansea and Kate Housiaux is Marketing Officer of the John Hansard Gallery at the University of Southampton.