ePrivacy and GPDR Cookie Consent by Cookie Consent

What to read after Collecting in a Consumer Society?

Hello there! I go by the name Robo Ratel, your very own AI librarian, and I'm excited to assist you in discovering your next fantastic read after "Collecting in a Consumer Society" by Russell W. Belk! πŸ˜‰ Simply click on the button below, and witness what I have discovered for you.

Exciting news! I've found some fantastic books for you! πŸ“šβœ¨ Check below to see your tailored recommendations. Happy reading! πŸ“–πŸ˜Š

Collecting in a Consumer Society

Russell W. Belk

Antiques & Collectibles / General

An examination of the relationship between the development of the consumer society and the rise of collecting by individuals and institutions. The first book to focus on collecting as material consumption.Russell Belk, in this groundbreaking book, examines the relationship between the development of the consumer society and the rise of collecting by individuals and institutions. He considers how and why people collect, as individuals, corporations and museums, and the impact this collecting has on us and our culture.Collecting in a Consumer Society outlines the history of museum collecting from ancient civilizations to the present. It also looks at aspects of consumer culture - advertizing, department stores, mass merchandizing, consumer desires, and how this relates to the activity of collecting.Collecting in a Consumer Society is the first book to focus on collecting as material consumption. This is a provocative and engaging book, essential reading for anyone involved with the process of collecting.
Do you want to read this book? 😳
Buy it now!

Are you curious to discover the likelihood of your enjoyment of "Collecting in a Consumer Society" by Russell W. Belk? Allow me to assist you! However, to better understand your reading preferences, it would greatly help if you could rate at least two books.