The Sociology of Consumption
An Introduction
- Peter Corrigan - University of New England, Armidale, Australia
After a detailed historical overview of the advent of consumer society, Peter Corrigan examines theoretical accounts of consumption and consumer practice, including: Veblen and conspicuous consumption; Mary Douglas on the world of goods; Jean Baudrillard on the system of objects; and Pierre Bourdieu on cultural capital.
This historical and theoretical discussion provides the student with the tools to examine key themes in the sociology of consumption.
This book gives a thematic overview of the sociology of consumption. Students can pick any theme they need to develop their knowledge related to own topics of interest.
A coherent, well conceived and organised book. Similar to others however and while I will suggest it as an alternative text I will not include it as primary.
