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Land of Desire: Merchants, Power, and the Rise of a New American Culture

by William Leach

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ISBN13: 9780679754114
ISBN10: 0679754113
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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.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 391-486) and index.
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ISBN:
9780679754114
Subtitle:
Merchants, Power, and the Rise of a New American Culture
Author:
Leach, William
Publisher:
Vintage Books USA
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Sales promotion
Subject:
Commerce
Subject:
Consumer behavior
Subject:
Economic Conditions
Subject:
United States - 19th Century/Turn of the Century
Subject:
1981-
Subject:
Department stores
Subject:
United States Commercial policy History.
Subject:
History
Subject:
Department stores -- United States -- History.
Copyright:
c199
Edition Description:
1st Vintage Books ed.
Series Volume:
SB/96-1
Publication Date:
September 1994
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
560
Dimensions:
8.02x5.26x1.18 in. 1.15 lbs.
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