Consumerism in World History
Taylor & Francis

Consumerism in World History - Paperback / softback

Edition: 2nd Edition
Subjects: Economics, Economics, finance, business & management
ISBN13: 9780415395878
Published: 08 Feb 2006

Format - Paperback / softback
By Peter N. Stearns

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Consumerism in World History - Paperback / softback

Regular price A$62.39
Sale price A$62.39 Regular price A$77.99
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This second edition of Consumerism in World Historydraws on recent research of the consumer experience in the West and Japan, while also examining societies less renowned for consumerism, such as those in Africa.By relating consumerism to other issues in world history, this book forces reassessment of our understanding of both consumerism and global history. Each chapter has been updated and new features now includea chapter on Latin AmericaRussian and Chinese developments since the 1990sthe changes involved in trying to bolster consumerism as a response to recent international threatsexamples of consumerist syncretism, as in efforts to blend beauty contests with traditional culture in Kerala.With updated suggested reading, the second edition of Consumerism in World Historyis essential reading for all students of world history.

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