The Making of Consumer Culture in Modern Britain

by Peter Gurney

It is commonly accepted that the consumer is now centre stage in modern Britain, rather than the worker or producer. Consumer choice is widely regarded as the major source of self-definition and identity rather than productive activity. Politicians vie with each other to fashion their appeal to 'citizen-consumers'.

When and how did these profound changes occur? Which historical alternatives were pushed to the margins in the process? In...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441137211
• ISBN13: 9781441137210
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"