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The Politics of Style in Contemporary CultureDescription
The evolution of an increasingly style-conscious society from the time when style was an exclusive prerogative of aristocratic elites to today when it fascinates millions.Context
Stuart Ewen is a social critic and historian. In this book, Ewen argues that that the "style industry" is no mere decorative device but a vital mechanism for the transmission of a social, economic and political power.Book Details
Author
Stuart EwenPublisher
Basic BooksPlace Published
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaDate Published
1988ISBN
0-4365-00100-9Location
* Untyped Location
28 Millburn; New YorkGeneral Notes
Note
Hardcover with dust jacketCreate Date
December 9, 2019Update Date
June 15, 2026