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OverviewOriginally published in 1987, Colin Campbell’s classic treatise on the sociology of consumption has become one of the most widely cited texts in sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and the history of ideas. In the thirty years since its publication, The Romantic Ethic and the Spirit of Modern Consumerism has lost none of its impact. If anything, the growing commodification of society, the increased attention to consumer studies and marketing, and the ever-proliferating range of purchasable goods and services have made Campbell’s rereading of Weber more urgent still. As Campbell uncovers how and why a consumer-oriented society emerged from a Europe that once embodied Weber’s Protestant ethic, he delivers a rich theorization of the modern logics and values structuring consumer behavior. This new edition, featuring an extended Introduction from the author and an Afterword from researcher Karin M. Ekström, makes clear how this foundational work alignswith contemporary theory in cultural sociology, while also serving as major influence on consumer studies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Colin CampbellPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 2nd ed. 2018 Weight: 0.516kg ISBN: 9783319790657ISBN 10: 331979065 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 15 June 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. The Spirit of Modern Consumerism.- 3. Accounting for the Consumer Revolution in Eighteenth Century England.- 4. The Puzzle of Modern Consumerism.- 5. Traditional and Modern Hedonism.- 6. Modern Autonomous Imaginative Hedonism.- 7. The Romantic Ethic.- 8. The Other Protestant Ethic.- 9. The Ethic of Feeling.- 10. The Aristocratic Ethic.- 11. The Romantic Ethic.- 12. Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationColin Campbell is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of York, UK. His previous books include The Easternization of The West (2007), The Shopping Experience (jointly edited with Pasi Falk, 1997), and The Myth of Social Action (1996), among others. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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