“According to a number of recent commentators, we are already living in the twilight years of the empire of things. They announce the coming of ‘dematerialization’ and ‘post-consumerism’, marked by a growing interest in experiences, emotions and services, a revival… — Frank Trentmann Copy Share Image
“Galbraith, tellingly, drew a line between ‘simple modes of enjoyment’ (he included here sport, food and houses as well as cars and sex) and… — Frank Trentmann Copy Share Image
“Mirrors and soap would teach self-discipline. Polished shoes, clean shirts and a shaved face signalled an inner purity that could be monitored by others… — Frank Trentmann Copy Share Image
“In Russia, serfs were breaking out of self-sufficiency and began buying and selling goods at weekly markets and nearby fairs in the 1820s, a… — Frank Trentmann Copy Share Image
“According to a number of recent commentators, we are already living in the twilight years of the empire of things. They announce the coming… — Frank Trentmann Copy Share Image
