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Explore the complex evolution of how people desire, acquire, use, and dispose of goods and services. The Oxford Handbook of the History of Consumption provides a deep look into the major historiographical debates that shape our understanding of economic and cultural change. This volume addresses fundamental questions regarding the eighteenth-century consumer revolution and the great divergence between East and West. As consumption becomes a defining topic across various historical disciplines, this handbook offers a timely overview of the subject. It connects the study of consumer behavior to essential fields such as gender history, labor history, political history, and cultural studies. Whether you are researching the rise of global consumerism in the twentieth century or the social implications of material acquisition, this text serves as a comprehensive resource for scholars and students alike. Published by Oxford University Press, this handbook brings together essential perspectives to help you navigate the massive growth in consumption studies. It is an essential addition to any collection focused on business and economic history, providing the context needed to understand the forces that drive human desire and global markets.

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Examines major historiographical debates including the eighteenth-century consumer revolution and the great divergence between East and West.

Covers the rise of global consumerism throughout the twentieth century to provide a complete historical timeline.

Connects consumption studies to diverse academic fields such as gender, labor, political, and cultural history.

Provides a timely overview of how the acquisition and disposal of goods influence social and economic structures.

Serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the growing field of consumption studies in modern history.

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22 March 2012
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