Consumerism in World History

The Global Transformation of Desire

AvPeter N. Stearns

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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This second edition of Consumerism in World History draws 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 include:a 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 History is essential reading for all students of world history.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-02-08
Mått:156 x 234 x 11 mm
Vikt:286 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Themes in World History
Antal sidor:180
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415395878

Utforska kategorier

Antropologi inom Samhälle och politik
Ekonomisk historia inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

Mer om författaren

Peter N. Stearns is Provost and Professor of History at George Mason University. His books include The Other Side of Western Civilization (5th edition, 1999), Childhood in World History (Routledge, 2005) and Gender in World History (2nd edition, Routledge, 2006).

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Innehållsförteckning

1. Before Consumerism Part 1: The Emergence of Consumerism in the West 2. The Emergence of Consumerism 3. The First Causes of Consumerism 4. Consumerism Across the Atlantic: An Early Imitation 5. The Explosion of Consumerism in Western Europe and the United States 6. The Dark Side of Western Consumerism Part 2: Consumerism Goes Global 7. Consumerism in Russia 8. Consumerism in East Asia 9. Consumerism in Africa 10. Consumerism in the Islamic Middle East Part 3: Consumerism Toward the New Century 11. Consumerism in the Contemporary World 12. Conclusion: Who Wins – Consumerism or Consumers?