Warde, Alan

Consumption: A Sociological Analysis (Consumption and Public Life)

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ISBN 13:
9781349717866
author:
Warde, Alan
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Palgrave MacMillan
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
261
Dimensions:
21.01 x 14.81 x 1.47 centimetres
Genre:
Business, Economics, Macroeconomics,
Condition:
New
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£29.55

Description

This sociological analysis critically reviews recent investigations of consumption, a topic with significant moral and political implications. Alan Warde explores how consumption affects personal identity and social position, developing a new approach to understanding everyday practices.

The book offers a thought-provoking perspective on consumption, arguing that it is not just about purchasing commodities, but about the organization and coordination of daily routines. This analysis will be of interest to scholars and students of sociology, anthropology, geography, cultural studies, consumer research, business studies and social theory.

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