Consumer Culture in Latin America

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Policy, International, Social Science
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Author: ISBN: 9781137116864
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US Publication: December 5, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781137116864
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication: December 5, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

How can we understand consumption in a region known for its cultural richness and vast inequalities? What do Latin Americans consume, and why? Examining topics from tango and samba to sex workers in Costa Rica, from eating tamales to selling ice in the Andes, and from building and moving houses to buying cell phones, this collection brings together original research on some of the many forms of consumption and consumers that contribute to Latin American cultures and histories. Contributors include sociologists, anthropologists, media and cultural studies scholars, geographers and historians, showcasing diverse approaches to understanding Latin American consumption practices and consumer culture.

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How can we understand consumption in a region known for its cultural richness and vast inequalities? What do Latin Americans consume, and why? Examining topics from tango and samba to sex workers in Costa Rica, from eating tamales to selling ice in the Andes, and from building and moving houses to buying cell phones, this collection brings together original research on some of the many forms of consumption and consumers that contribute to Latin American cultures and histories. Contributors include sociologists, anthropologists, media and cultural studies scholars, geographers and historians, showcasing diverse approaches to understanding Latin American consumption practices and consumer culture.

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