The Sociology of Elite Distinction
Author | : J. Daloz |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 223 |
Release | : 2009-11-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230246836 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230246834 |
Rating | : 4/5 (834 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Sociology of Elite Distinction written by J. Daloz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-11-18 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.