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1st Edition

The Consumption Reader

Edited By David B. Clarke, Marcus A. Doel, Kate M. L. Housiaux Copyright 2003
296 Pages
by Routledge

296 Pages
by Routledge

Consumption affects every aspect of the contemporary world, from the most intimate moments of everyday life to the great geopolitical struggles that have been set in train by the forces of globalization. Consumer culture has recast the world in its own image, and we are only just beginning to make sense of the enormous social, political, economic, moral, and environmental implications. By... Read more
General Introduction. Part 1: History  Part 2: Geography  Part 3: Subjects and Identity  Part 4: Objects and Technology  Part 5: Theory

Biography

David B. Clarke is Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Leeds, Marcus A.Doel is Professor of Human Geography at the University of Wales, Swansea and Kate Housiaux is Marketing Officer of the John Hansard Gallery at the University of Southampton.

'A unique and vital contribution ... an excellent introduction to the ever-changing world of consumption.' - Annals of the Association of American Geographers

'Buy this book ... The Consumption Reader combines a strong authorial signature with a lucid and systematic style. It is clearly an advanced treatment of what is at stake here, but I could easily imagine it being used as a basis for discussion with students midway through their undergraduate careers. So there is something for everyone.' - Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design

'The Consumption Reader is commendable as a gimmick-free, clear and comprehensive introduction to an increasingly key topic in the social sciences.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement

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