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Routledge The World of Goods (Routledge Classics) - Mary Douglas

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Explore how consumption shapes society through this landmark work by renowned anthropologist Mary Douglas and economist Baron Isherwood. This Routledge Classics edition challenges conventional economic and psychological theories about why people save, spend, and make purchasing decisions. Discover the symbolic role goods play in human communication, identity formation, and relationship-building, as the authors examine fundamental patterns in consumption behaviour. Their groundbreaking analysis asks essential questions about quality distinctions and spending habits, offering fresh insights into how the flow of goods influences social structures and cultural values.

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The World of Goods presents anthropological perspectives on consumption behaviour and its impact on society.

Mary Douglas and Baron Isherwood challenge traditional economic explanations for why people purchase goods.

This Routledge Classics edition explores the symbolic and social functions of consumption in human relationships.

The book examines patterns of saving, spending, and quality distinctions in consumer behaviour across societies.

Discover how the flow of goods fundamentally shapes social structures and cultural identity formation.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
29 March 2021
Listed Since
24 September 2020

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