The World of Goods

The World of Goods
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : 9780415130479
ISBN-13 : 0415130476
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Book Synopsis The World of Goods by : Mary Douglas

Download or read book The World of Goods written by Mary Douglas and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this pioneering work, a leading anthropologist & an economist join forces to bridge the gap between what anthropologists know about why objects are desired and what economists say about consumption behaviour.


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