AMST 3870

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AMST 3870
The History of Consumption: From Wedgwood to Wal-Mart

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Whether buying at a general store, shopping at a department store, or loitering at a mall, consumption has always formed an important part of the American experience. More than just commodities bought and sold, consumption is also about the institutions, social practices, cultural meanings, and economic functions that have surrounded the merchandise. This course will look at the changing meanings consumption has had for life, politics, and economy in the US over the past 300 years.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (HA-AS, HST-AS)

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HIST 3870, ILRLR 3870

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17815 AMST 3870   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    Whether buying at a general store, shopping at a department store, or loitering at a mall, consumption has always formed an important part of the American experience. More than just commodities bought and sold, consumption is also about the institutions, social practices, cultural meanings, and economic functions that have surrounded the merchandise. This course will look at the changing meanings consumption has had for life, politics, and economy in the US over the past 300 years.