Spaces of Consumption
Leisure and Shopping in the English Town, c.1680–1830
Victoria Morgan author Jon Stobart author Andrew Hann author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:29th Jun '07
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Consumption is well established as a key theme in the study of the eighteenth century. Spaces of Consumption brings a new dimension to this subject by looking at it spatially.
Taking English towns as its scene, this inspiring study focuses on moments of consumption – selecting and purchasing goods, attending plays, promenading – and explores the ways in which these were related together through the spaces of the town: the shop, the theatre and the street. Using this fresh form of analysis, it has much to say about sociability, politeness and respectability in the eighteenth century.
'An ingenious study of leisure and shopping in English towns, c. 1680-1830.' – Contemporary Review
ISBN: 9780415424554
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 498g
256 pages