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'At a time of ever increasing academic interest in consumption - its cultures and landscapes - The Consumption Reader provides a stimulating tour of and guide to its literatures. The book will be welcomed by students across a wide range of disciplines.' - Neil Wrigley, University of Southampton; 'This collection presents an excellent introduction to the variety of aspects of consumption of interest to social scientists and to the diverse approaches through which they study the consumption issue.' - Ray Hudson, University of Durham; 'The Consumption Reader brings a welcome focus to a field that often seems to sprawl in all directions. Through carefully choosing a mix of the old, the new and the downright unexpected, the editors have produced a Reader which both consolidates consumption studies and also points in new and exciting directions. The result is that this Reader is something of a landmark.' - Nigel Thrift, University of Bristol

'A unique and vital contribution ... an excellent introduction to the ever-changing world of consumption.' - Annals of the Association of American Geographers 'Buy this book ... The Consumption Reader combines a strong authorial signature with a lucid and systematic style. It is clearly an advanced treatment of what is at stake here, but I could easily imagine it being used as a basis for discussion with students midway through their undergraduate careers. So there is something for everyone.' - Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design 'The Consumption Reader is commendable as a gimmick-free, clear and comprehensive introduction to an increasingly key topic in the social sciences.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement

'A unique and vital contribution ... an excellent introduction to the ever-changing world of consumption.' - Annals of the Association of American Geographers 'Buy this book ... The Consumption Reader combines a strong authorial signature with a lucid and systematic style. It is clearly an advanced treatment of what is at stake here, but I could easily imagine it being used as a basis for discussion with students midway through their undergraduate careers. So there is something for everyone.' - Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design 'The Consumption Reader is commendable as a gimmick-free, clear and comprehensive introduction to an increasingly key topic in the social sciences.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement

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David B. Clarke is Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Leeds, Marcus A.Doel is Professor of Human Geography at the University of Wales, Swansea and Kate Housiaux is Marketing Officer of the John Hansard Gallery at the University of Southampton.

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