Regina Lee Blaszczyk Books
Regina Lee Blaszczyk explores the history of design and its profound impact on commerce and consumer culture. Her scholarship delves into how perceptions of consumers have evolved over time and how design and innovation have shaped markets. She particularly examines the intricate relationship between commerce, culture, and consumer behavior. Blaszczyk's work offers valuable insights into the development of modern consumer society.
Capitalism and the Senses
- 314 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Exploring the intricate relationship between capitalism and sensory experience, this edited volume examines how commercial interests have shaped and commodified the senses from the early twentieth century to today. It delves into various aspects, such as the manipulation of taste in the food industry and the engineered feel of materials, illustrating the ways capitalism has influenced sensory perception. Drawing from diverse academic fields, the essays highlight both the successes and resistances of sensory commodification, positioning the senses as crucial to understanding capitalism's history and impact.
Fashionability
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
This book examines the history of design and innovation at Abraham Moon and Sons of Guiseley. It is an exciting story of two families, the Moons and the Walshes, who created one of Yorkshire's longest-living woollen mills that today serves global brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, and Burberry. -- .