Book

The making of consumer culture in modern Britain

Gurney, Peter (Peter James), author

Overview

It is commonly accepted that the consumer is now centre stage in modern Britain, rather than the worker or producer. Consumer choice is widely regarded as the major source of self-definition and identity rather than productive activity. Politicians vie with each other to fashion their appeal to 'citizen-consumers'. When and how did these profound changes occur? Which historical alternatives were pushed to the margins in the process? In what ways did the everyday consumer practices and forms of consumer organising adopted by both middle and working-class men and women shape the outcomes? This study of the making of consumer culture in Britain since 1800 explores these questions and introduces students to the major historical debates in this vibrant field. It suggests that the consumer culture that emerged during this period was shaped as much by political relationships as it was by economic and social factors.

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
• Subject: Consumption (Economics) Social aspects Great Britain History. / Consumers Great Britain History. / Consumers. / Consumption (Economics) Social aspects. / Economic history. / Great Britain Economic conditions. / Great Britain.
• ISBN: 9781441137210, 1441137211

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
HC260.C6 G869 2017	1	BOOK	BUSINESS