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Nov 06, 2017
2 minutes
How Humans Became ‘Consumers’: A History
Until the 19th century, hardly anyone recognised the vital role that everyday buyers play in the world economy. Professor Frank Trentmann, author of Empire of Things: How We Became, traces the growth in momentum and awareness of consumer culture.
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