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Synopsis Cohen, a professor of American Studies at Harvard, examines how the quest for prosperity informed much of American culture and society in the decades following World War II. Touching on a variety of movements, from activism to education, A CONSUMER'S REPUBLIC argues for a reappraisal of the effect consumerism has had historically and today.
| Size | | Length: | 576 pages | | Height: | 8.0 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 18.4 oz |
Industry Reviews "The story is familiar. Historians and social critics have told it for years, from multiple angles. Yet few accounts are as provocative or original as A CONSUMER'S REPUBLIC, by Lizabeth Cohen..." New York Times Book Review - David M. Oshinsky (03/02/2003)
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