Consumed: How Shopping Fed the Class System
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (623 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0007457081 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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The section on how the supermarket chains break down their customers according to postcode is fascinating.' *** 3 stars, Mail on Sunday . 'Entertaining attempt to understand how we define ourselves through our consumer choices interesting social history, and achingly true observations' Observer 'Light-hearted look at our lifestyles past and present lots to enjoy here and very of the moment,' Evening Standard 'Breezy romp through the intricacies of our social structure' Guardian 'Enjoyable study, backed up by some arresting research into our shopping habits.' **** 4 stars, Telegraph 'Wallop is a decent jour
Naomi Rovnick said V witty on UK's peculiar class system. I found this book hilarious. The author is a talented writer and journalist who describes the bizarre intricacies of how the Brits separate and isolate themselves from each other with a laser eye and searing wit. I had a slight feeling that, as a self-confessed toff and cousin of the Earl-of-somewhere, Wallop was looking down, amused, on the rest of Britain's socio-economic groups much as a doting parent might giggle at a group of clumsy children. He suggests at one point that aristocrats are above conspicuous consumption because they know, innately, just how special they are. No matter. It real. James Clarkson said consumed. Very well written amusing and informative description of British life. Five Stars HYANGKYUNG SUH Witty, flowing, and meaty writing. Very insightful.
This is his first book. . Harry Wallop is an award-winning journalist and feature writer at The Daily Telegraph. He also presents prime-time consumer programmes on Channel 4. Harry is married with four young children
In this revealing account, award-winning journalist and consumer affairs expert, Harry Wallop takes a fresh look along society's dividing lines and uncovers how our lifestyles and consumer choices are the new determining factors of class and social status in modern Britain. Are you an Asda Mum, Wood Burning Stover or Sun Skittler? Do you know a Portland Privateer or Rockabilly? And exactly who are the Hyphen-Leighs? Insightful and engaging, Consumed will completely change the way you think about your shopping habits.. Find out which new social categories you and your friends belong to in today's modern consumer world. Discover what the thickness of froth on your morning coffee or where you buy your jeans really says about you, and the role of retailers and big business in thi