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The Romantic Ethic and the Spirit of Modern Consumerism: New Extended Edition (Cultural Sociology) 2nd ed. 2018 Edition
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Originally published in 1987, Colin Campbell’s classic treatise on the sociology of consumption has become one of the most widely cited texts in sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and the history of ideas. In the thirty years since its publication, The Romantic Ethic and the Spirit of Modern Consumerism has lost none of its impact. If anything, the growing commodification of society, the increased attention to consumer studies and marketing, and the ever-proliferating range of purchasable goods and services have made Campbell’s rereading of Weber more urgent still. As Campbell uncovers how and why a consumer-oriented society emerged from a Europe that once embodied Weber’s Protestant ethic, he delivers a rich theorization of the modern logics and values structuring consumer behavior. This new edition, featuring an extended Introduction from the author and an Afterword from researcher Karin M. Ekström, makes clear how this foundational work alignswith contemporary theory in cultural sociology, while also serving as major influence on consumer studies.
- ISBN-10331979065X
- ISBN-13978-3319790657
- Edition2nd ed. 2018
- PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
- Publication dateJune 15, 2018
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions5.83 x 0.9 x 8.27 inches
- Print length396 pages
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“One of the essential books on consumption and consumerism. This second edition comes at an opportune time as Campbell’s explanation of modern consumerism is needed now more than ever. Whilst the original text is preserved, this second edition also includes new essays that allow us to appreciate the book’s contribution in the context of contemporary debates in consumption studies as well as sociological theory more generally.” (Ian Woodward, Professor of Sociology, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark)
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Originally published in 1987, Colin Campbell’s classic treatise on the sociology of consumption has become one of the most widely cited texts in sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and the history of ideas. In the thirty years since its publication, The Romantic Ethic and the Spirit of Modern Consumerism has lost none of its impact. If anything, the growing commodification of society, the increased attention to consumer studies and marketing, and the ever-proliferating range of purchasable goods and services have made Campbell’s rereading of Weber more urgent still. As Campbell uncovers how and why a consumer-oriented society emerged from a Europe that once embodied Weber’s Protestant ethic, he delivers a rich theorization of the modern logics and values structuring consumer behavior. This new edition, featuring an extended Introduction from the author and an Afterword from researcher Karin M. Ekström, makes clear how this foundational work aligns withcontemporary theory in cultural sociology, while also serving as major influence on consumer studies.
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- Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan; 2nd ed. 2018 edition (June 15, 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 396 pages
- ISBN-10 : 331979065X
- ISBN-13 : 978-3319790657
- Item Weight : 1.05 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.83 x 0.9 x 8.27 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,998,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,474 in Sociology & Religion
- #18,330 in Medical General Psychology
- #18,810 in Cultural Anthropology (Books)
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Colin Campbell is an Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of York, UK. He is the author of a dozen books and over one hundred articles dealing with issues in the sociology of religion, consumerism, cultural change, and sociological theory. He is probably best-known as the author of The Romantic Ethic and the Spirit of Modern Consumerism (Macmillan 1987, Palgrave Macmillan 2018), although he is also known for his work in the sociology of religion (see Toward A Sociology of Irreligion, Macmillan 1971) and cultural change (The Easternization of the West, Paradigm Publishers, 2007). His work on social theory is also evident in Has Sociology Progressed? (Palgrave Pivot, 2019). Colin has also analysed the Beatles' lyrics. See Things We Said Today: The Complete Lyrics and a Concordance to the Beatles' Songs 1962-1970 (With Allan Murphy), and The Continuing Story of Eleanor Rigby: Analysing the Lyric of a Popular Beatles' Song (Troubador, 2018). His latest publication is Consumption and Consumer Society: The Craft Consumer and Other Essays (Palgrave-Macmillan, 2021)
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