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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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The Idea of Luxury, Christopher J Berry
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- Released
- 1994
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The Idea of Luxury
- Subtitle
- A Conceptual and Historical Investigation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher J Berry
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 1994
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN10
- 0521466911
- ISBN13
- 9780521466912
- Series
- Ideas in Context
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Business, Business & Management, Political Science & Politics, Legal Topics, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Culture and Society, Fashion Themes, Anthropology, Political Theories, Social History
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- 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.