The Sociology Of Taste / Edition 1

by Jukka Gronow

Overview

The modern society of consumption is a society of fashion. Fashion has extended its influence over various fields of social life and, together with taste, become central to our understanding of the inner dynamics of any modern society.
The Sociology of Taste looks at the role of taste - or the aesthetic reflection - in society at large and in modern society in particular. Taking case studies from social life, for example eating and food culture, it illustrates the role of fashion in the formation of collective taste.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415132947
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/30/1997
Pages:	214
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface, Acknowledgements, 1 INTRODUCTION, 2 PHILOSOPHICAL AESTHETICS AND THE REFINEMENT OF TASTE, 3 LUXURY, KITSCH AND FASHION, 4 TASTE AND FASHION, 5 THE BEAUTY OF SOCIAL FORMS, 6 CONCLUSION, Notes, Bibliography, Index