ISBN:
0857853325
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9780857853325
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9780857853332
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Calefato, Patrizia Luxury
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Calefato, Patrizia, 1954 - Luxury
Keywords:
Luxuries Social aspects
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Fashion Social aspects
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Consumption (Economics) Social aspects
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Luxury Social aspects
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POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Cultural Policy
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; Cultural
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Popular Culture
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Consumption (Economics) ; Social aspects
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Fashion ; Social aspects
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Luxuries ; Social aspects
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Electronic books
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Mode
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Luxus
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Luxusgut
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Verbraucherverhalten
Abstract:
Luxury; Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgment; Introduction; 1 Uniqueness; 2 Wastefulness; 3 Eternity; 4 Leisure and Travel; 5 Wellness; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Filmography; Index.
Abstract:
Luxury has been both celebrated and condemned throughout history right up to the present day. This groundbreaking text examines luxury and its relationship with desire, status, consumption and economic value, exploring why luxury remains prominent even in the context of a global recession. Using approaches from cultural studies, semiotic research and aesthetics, Luxury presents a wide range of case studies including urban space and new technologies, travel, interior design, cars, fashion ads and jewellery to explore what luxury represents, and why, in the contemporary world. The book will be e
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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