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Land of Desire

Name: Land of Desire
ISBN: 9780679754114

Merchants, Power, and the Rise of a New American Culture

William R. Leach

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group · 1994-09-06

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

History Social Science award sociology

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Who It's For

Good for readers who enjoy Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural
Good for readers interested in award
Good for fans of History

What You Get

Themes: History, Award, Sociology.
Reading lane: Anthropology and Sociology.
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.

About This Book

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.