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Material Culture in Europe and China, 1400–1800

The Rise of Consumerism

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  • © 1997

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Authors:
  1. S. A. M. Adshead

    1. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Material Culture

    • S. A. M. Adshead
    Pages 1-30

  3. Consumerism and Food

    • S. A. M. Adshead
    Pages 31-66

  4. Consumerism and Dress

    • S. A. M. Adshead
    Pages 67-101

  5. Consumerism and Shelter

    • S. A. M. Adshead
    Pages 102-137

  6. Consumerism and Utilities

    • S. A. M. Adshead
    Pages 138-171

  7. Consumerism and Information

    • S. A. M. Adshead
    Pages 172-206

  8. Consumerism and Symbolism

    • S. A. M. Adshead
    Pages 207-244

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 245-279
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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.

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  • University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

    S. A. M. Adshead

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