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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