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The Idea of Luxury

A Conceptual and Historical Investigation

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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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1994
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Titul
The Idea of Luxury
Podtitul
A Conceptual and Historical Investigation
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydání
1994
Vazba
měkká
Počet stran
288
ISBN10
0521466911
ISBN13
9780521466912
Hodnocení
3,5 z 5
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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.