The Idea of Luxury by Christopher J Berry
In this far-ranging and innovative study Christopher Berry explores the meanings and ramifications of the idea of luxury. Insights from political theory, philosophy and intellectual history are utilised in a sophisticated conceptual analysis that is complemented by a series of specific historical investigations. Dr Berry suggests that the value attached to luxury is a crucial component in any society's self-understanding, and shows how luxury has changed from being essentially a negative term, threatening social virtue, to a guileless ploy supporting consumption. His analytic focus upon the interplay between the notions of need and desire suggests that luxuries fall into four categories - sustenance, shelter, clothing and leisure - and these are exemplified in sources as diverse as classical philosophy and contemporary advertising.
Berry's monograph, written throughout with great clarity, provides keys to an understanding of the origins of these contemporary issuesHis research will prove useful to historians of ideas and also to specialists in ethics, legal philosophy, economics and politics. The Oyster Club, The Scottish Journal of Philosophy
Berry, Christopher J.: - CHRISTOPHER J. BERRY, ESQ. is a VA Accredited Certified Elder Law attorney who has helped countless families plan for and navigate the long-term care legal maze with his unique and innovative legal strategies and holistic approach to elder law and estate planning. He is one of a handful of Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the nation and an Adjunct Professor of Law. He educates lawyers, financial professionals, social workers and families in need on estate planning and elder law.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521466912 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521466911 |
| Title | The Idea of Luxury |
| Author | Christopher J Berry |
| Series | Ideas In Context |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1994-06-16 |
| Number of pages | 292 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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