Material Culture in Europe and China, 1400–1800: The Rise of ConsumerismThis book reinterprets the rise of consumerism in terms of interaction between Europe and China 1400-1800. In particular, it examines the intellectual foundations of consumerism in food, dress, shelter, utilities, information and symbolism. It highlights consumerism as an expression of both rationality and freedom and indicates the constructive role it has played in the formation of the modern world. Particular use is made of comparisons between developments in Europe and China to differentiate both. |
Contents
Consumerism and Food | 31 |
Fish and Soya Beans | 49 |
Tea and Coffee | 57 |
Consumerism and Dress | 67 |
Silk in Europe Cotton in China and Everywhere | 80 |
Fur in China Linen in Europe | 90 |
Top to | 96 |
Consumerism and Shelter | 102 |
Consumerism and Utilities | 138 |
Consumerism and Information | 172 |
Consumerism and Symbolism | 207 |
Notes | 245 |
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Other editions - View all
Material Culture in Europe and China: 1400 - 1800 ; the Rise of Consumerism Samuel A. Adshead No preview available - 1997 |
Material Culture in Europe and China, 1400-1800: The Rise of Consumerism S. A. M. Adshead No preview available - 1997 |
Material Culture in Europe and China, 1400–1800: The Rise of Consumerism S.A.M. Adshead No preview available - 2014 |
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