The Japanese Consumer: An Alternative Economic History of Modern Japan by Penelo

Description: The Japanese Consumer: An Alternative Economic History of Modern Japan by Penelope Francks Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Penelope Francks book offers an alternative account of Japans modern economic history from the perspective of the consumer. Tracing Japans economy from the eighteenth century to the present, she shows how history has conditioned what Japanese people consume today and compares their experiences with those of Europe and North America. Publisher Description By the late twentieth century, Japanese people were renowned as the worlds most avid and knowledgeable consumers of fashion, luxury and quality, while the goods that embodied their tastes and lifestyle were becoming a part of global culture. Penelope Francks book offers an alternative account of Japans modern economic history from the perspective of the consumer. Tracing Japans economy from the eighteenth century to the present, she shows how history has conditioned what Japanese people consume and compares their experiences with those of Europe and North America. In so doing the author presents a lucid and informed account of everyday life in Japan, exploring what people eat, how they dress, the household goods they acquire, and their preferred shopping and leisure activities. This beautifully illustrated book succeeds in making economic history palatable and entertaining. It will be a treat for students and all those interested in Japanese society and culture. Author Biography Penelope Francks is an Honorary Lecturer in Japanese Studies in the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Leeds. Her recent publications include Rural Economic Development in Japan (2006). Details ISBN 052187596X ISBN-13 9780521875967 Title The Japanese Consumer: An Alternative Economic History of Modern Japan Author Penelope Francks Format Hardcover Year 2009 Pages 249 Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:23175752; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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