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Collecting in a Consumer Society Russell W. Belk

Collecting in a Consumer Society By Russell W. Belk

Collecting in a Consumer Society by Russell W. Belk


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Summary

An examination of the relationship between the development of the consumer society and the rise of collecting by individuals and institutions. The first book to focus on collecting as material consumption.

Collecting in a Consumer Society Summary

Collecting in a Consumer Society by Russell W. Belk

This groundbreaking book examines the relationship between the development of the consumer society and the rise of collecting by individuals and institutions. Rusell Belk considers how and why people collect, as individuals, corporations and museums, and the impact this collecting has on us and our culture.

Collecting in a Consumer Society outlines the history of museum collecting from ancient civilizations to the present. It also looks at aspects of consumer culture - advertizing, department stores, mass merchandizing, consumer desires, and how this relates to the activity of collecting.

Collecting in a Consumer Society is the first book to focus on collecting as material consumption. This is a provocative and engaging book, essential reading for anyone involved with the process of collecting.

About Russell W. Belk

Russell W. Belk

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Rise of Consumer Society; Chapter 2 A Brief History of Collecting; Chapter 3 Individual Collectors; Chapter 4 Institutional Collectors; Chapter 5 Collecting in a Consumer Society;

Additional information

GOR009934431
9780415258487
0415258480
Collecting in a Consumer Society by Russell W. Belk
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2001-05-17
208
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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