Idea of luxury, the: a conceptual and historical investigation
Auteur :
Berry, Christopher J.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521466912
Date de publication :
16 juin 1994
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,3 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
486 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In this far-ranging and innovative study Christopher Berry explores the meanings and ramifications of the idea of luxury, and suggests that the value attached to luxury is a crucial component in any society's self-understanding.