The sociology of consumption - Peter Corrigan - Books - SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD - 9781857021851 - September 28, 1997
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Peter Corrigan
The sociology of consumption

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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.

207 pages

Media Books     Book
Released September 28, 1997
ISBN13 9781857021851
Publishers SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
Pages 207
Dimensions 150 × 220 × 20 mm   ·   461 g   (Weight (estimated))

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