The World of Goods

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, Anthropology
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Author: Professor Mary Douglas, Mary Douglas, Baron Isherwood ISBN: 9781134791668
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 11, 2002
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Professor Mary Douglas, Mary Douglas, Baron Isherwood
ISBN: 9781134791668
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 11, 2002
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

First published in 1979, this volume introduces a cultural factor to theories of consumption. The World of Goods goes beyond standard economic analyses, which rely on theories of individual psychology. Douglas studies how consumers use goods to fulfil their intentions in regard to one another. The World of Goods insists that goods are wanted for social purposes, for sharing and giving, more than for the private enjoyment that is the pivot of utilitarian explanations. This book offers a completely original way of thinking about consumption as a series of rituals.

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First published in 1979, this volume introduces a cultural factor to theories of consumption. The World of Goods goes beyond standard economic analyses, which rely on theories of individual psychology. Douglas studies how consumers use goods to fulfil their intentions in regard to one another. The World of Goods insists that goods are wanted for social purposes, for sharing and giving, more than for the private enjoyment that is the pivot of utilitarian explanations. This book offers a completely original way of thinking about consumption as a series of rituals.

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