Material Culture in Europe and China, 1400–1800 The Rise of Consumerism

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Synopsis

This book reinterprets the rise of consumerism in terms of interaction between Europe and China 1400-1800. In particular, it examines the intellectual foundations of consumerism in food, dress, shelter, utilities, information and symbolism. It highlights consumerism as an expression of both rationality and freedom and indicates the constructive role it has played in the formation of the modern world. Particular use is made of comparisons between developments in Europe and China to differentiate both.

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 1997
Author:
S.A.M. Adshead
ISBN:
9781349257621
Related ISBNs:
9780333690826
Publisher:
Palgrave Macmillan UK, London
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2021-02-18
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1997
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology