The Sociology of Elite Distinction
From Theoretical to Comparative Perspectives
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Sociology
| Author: | J. Daloz | ISBN: | 9780230246836 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | November 18, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. Daloz |
| ISBN: | 9780230246836 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | November 18, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This major new contribution to the study of consumption examines how dominant groups express and display their sense of superiority through material and aesthetic attributes, demonstrating that differences from one society to another, and across historical periods, challenge current understandings of elite distinction.
This major new contribution to the study of consumption examines how dominant groups express and display their sense of superiority through material and aesthetic attributes, demonstrating that differences from one society to another, and across historical periods, challenge current understandings of elite distinction.
