Land of Desire
Author | : William R. Leach |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 561 |
Release | : 2011-06-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780307761149 |
ISBN-13 | : 0307761142 |
Rating | : 4/5 (142 Downloads) |
Download or read book Land of Desire written by William R. Leach and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monumental work of cultural history was nominated for a National Book Award. It chronicles America's transformation, beginning in 1880, into a nation of consumers, devoted to a cult of comfort, bodily well-being, and endless acquisition. 24 pages of photos.