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Magic and Religion in Consumption Practices

By Belk, Russell W.

Magic and Religion in Consumption Practices Business, Finance & Career

Magic and Religion in Consumption Practices

By Belk, Russell W.

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Magic and Religion in Consumption Practices uncovers the mystical, spiritual, and ritualistic dimensions of consumer behavior that often go unnoticed in mainstream marketing analysis. In this compelling book, Russell W. Belk explores how religious beliefs, magical thinking, and sacred symbolism influence what we buy, how we use products, and the meaning we assign to consumption.
Drawing from global traditions, spiritual ceremonies, and contemporary consumer rituals, Belk reveals how consumption often mirrors religious practices-through branding as belief systems, sacred spaces like flagship stores, and rituals like unboxing or gift-giving. He investigates the enchantment of marketing, myth-making in advertising, and the search for transcendence through luxury or lifestyle goods.
This book challenges the idea of consumers as purely rational actors, offering a richer, symbolic view of market behavior. It is essential reading for scholars of marketing, religion, cultural studies, and anthropology.
Part of the Legend in Consumer Behavior series, this book captures Belk's exploration into the sacred dimensions of everyday consumption.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
432
Release Date:
2025-06-26
Publication Date:
2025-06-26
Publisher:
Vibrant Publishers
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1636515274
ISBN13:
9781636515274
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
622 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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