The Political Economy of Status: Superstars, Markets and Culture ChangeEdward Elgar Publishing, 28 Νοε 2014 - 264 σελίδες In this timely book, Theodore Koutsobinas explores the system of status markets and their social effects including inequality. He explains how media fascination with superstars and luxury consumption goods amplify positional concerns for all, distort t |
Περιεχόμενα
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technology tastes and values | 45 |
4 Psychology and behavioural forces | 58 |
5 The anthropology of popular culture and identity formation | 87 |
6 The sociology of distinction superiority and deprivation | 106 |
7 Contentment politics and the philosophy of superiority | 125 |
8 Alternative policies for positional activities | 144 |
9 The political economy of status and culture change policy | 168 |
table and figures | 187 |
Notes | 192 |
References | 209 |
Index | 239 |
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The Political Economy of Status: Superstars, Markets and Culture Change Theodore Koutsobinas Δεν υπάρχει διαθέσιμη προεπισκόπηση - 2015 |
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