Consumer Culture in Latin America (Hardcover)

How can we understand consumption in a region known for its cultural richness and vast inequalities? What do Latin Americans consume, and why? Examining topics from tango and samba to sex workers in Costa Rica, from eating tamales to selling ice in the Andes, and from building and moving houses to buying cell phones, this collection brings together original research on some of the many forms of consumption and consumers that contribute to Latin American cultures and histories. Contributors include sociologists, anthropologists, media and cultural studies scholars, geographers and historians, showcasing diverse approaches to understanding Latin American consumption practices and consumer culture.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2012
First published:	2012
Editors:	J. Sinclair • Anna Cristina Pertierra
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	235
ISBN-13:	978-0-230-34073-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Consumer issues
LSN:	0-230-34073-3
Barcode:	9780230340732

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