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"Before reading this book, I did not believe that a theory of shopping was possible. Now I do. Daniel Miller argues that shopping is a ritual practice oriented to others. In doing so, he puts the heart back into his accounts of consumption which too often assume that shopping is an asocial or even anti–social activity. Remarkable." Nigel Thrift, University of Bristol
"His demystification of what appears to be, on the surface, straightforward juggling of cost, quantity and quality is absorbing reading." New Statesman and Society
"Miller′s Hegelian assumptions are provocative and testing. In short an exhilarating book." New Formations
"Miller begins with an excellent and sensitive ethnography of shopping firmly rooted among his own native north Londoners. It is a fine example of what an anthropologist can achieve at home." The Times Higher Education Supplement
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"His demystification of what appears to be, on the surface, straightforward juggling of cost, quantity and quality is absorbing reading."
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a retailer without a background in anthropology I found following Miller's arguments very hard going - but worth the effort. His (at times almost impenetrable) sentence construction contributes to making this a laborious read.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I couldn't believe it when I laughed out loud whilst reading this text. A strong theoretical base supports this amusing ethnography of shopping - the sort that is done week in, week out, rather than 'leisure' shopping. I highly recommend reading it from cover to cover, rather than trying to skim it as one might other academic texts. It will be of use to anyone studying material culture, social anthropology, and sociology, in that it indicates clearly not only its specific content, but also its methodology. Reading this text makes Miller's classic "Material Culture and Mass Consumption" a lot more accessible to those of us who are just starting to research this area.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The first book I have not been able to finish in my entire life.
A truly anthropological approach to basic consumerism.
No fun whatsoever... If you are not into consumerism studies, do not even consider it.
Miles away from the witty Kate Fox style.
A truly anthropological approach to basic consumerism.
No fun whatsoever... If you are not into consumerism studies, do not even consider it.
Miles away from the witty Kate Fox style.
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