The idea of luxury
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Book | TBS Barcelona Libre acceso | 121.03 BER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | B01491 |
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112.87 BAR Invertir en franquicias | 112.87 CAS La franquicia (Franchising) | 112.87 GOL Como elegir un negocio de franquicia | 121.03 BER The idea of luxury | 121.07 BAR Marketing du tourisme et de l'hôtellerie | 121.07 EIG Marketing et stratégie des services | 121.07 EIG Marketing et stratégie des services |
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. ;