Material culture and mass consumerism
Auteur :
Miller, Daniel
Éditeur :
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN :
9780631156055
Date de publication :
29 sept. 1997
Dimensions :
24,1 x 16,1 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
539 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The main argument of this book is that people use material objects to express themselves and their cultures. Drawing on examples from both Western and developing cultures, it shows that everyday objects reflect not only personal tastes and attributes, but also moral principles and social ideals.