Consumption / Edition 1

by Dr Robert Bocock, Robert Bocock

Overview

This book analyzes the main post-war features of consumption. It traces the historical development of consumption and discusses the major contributions made by sociologists in discussing the subject. Robert Bocock is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the Open University.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415069625
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/04/1993
Series:	Key Ideas
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr Robert Bocock, Robert Bocock

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The emergence of modern consumption 2. Theorizing consumption 3. Consumption and the symbolic 4. Desires, identity and consumption Conclusion Bibliography