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Idea of Luxury: A Conceptual and Historical Investigation
by Idea of Luxury: A Conceptual and Historical Investigation
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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 utilized 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.
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- Cambridge University Pres Brand
- Jun 24, 1994 Pub Date:
- 9780521466912 ISBN-13:
- 0521466911 ISBN-10:
- English Language
- 9 in * 0.72 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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