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The Industrious Revolution: Consumer Behavior and the Household Economy, 1650 to the Present
Vries, Jan de (University of California, Berkeley)
The Industrious Revolution: Consumer Behavior and the Household Economy, 1650 to the Present
Vries, Jan de (University of California, Berkeley)
This book examines how the activation and evolution of consumer demand shaped the course of economic development, focusing specifically on the household economy. His research traces how this 'industrious revolution' fundamentally altered the material cultures of Europe and North America and suggests important revisions to existing consumer theory.
340 pages, Illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | May 26, 2008 |
ISBN13 | 9780521719254 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 340 |
Dimensions | 229 × 154 × 25 mm · 516 g |
Language | English |