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

by S.A.M. Adshead

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349257645
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/01/1997
Edition description:	1st ed. 1997
Pages:	279
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction - Material Culture - Consumerism and Food - Consumerism and Dress - Consumerism and Shelter - Consumerism and Utilities - Consumerism and Information - Consumerism and Symbolism - Notes - Bibliography - Index