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The Idea of Luxury

By Berry, Christopher J.

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The Idea of Luxury

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In this far-ranging and innovative study Christopher Berry explores the meanings and ramifications of the idea of luxury. Insights from political theory, philosophy and intellectual history are utilised in a sophisticated conceptual analysis that is complemented by a series of specific historical investigations. Dr. Berry suggests that the value attached to luxury is a crucial component in any society's self-understanding, and shows how luxury has changed from being essentially a negative term, threatening social virtue, to a guileless ploy supporting consumption. His analytic focus upon the interplay between the notions of need and desire suggests that luxuries fall into four categories--sustenance, shelter, clothing and leisure--and these are exemplified in sources as diverse as classical philosophy and contemporary advertising.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
292
Release Date:
1994-06-16
Publication Date:
1994-08-19
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0521466911
ISBN13:
9780521466912
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
478 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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