The political economy of status
Subtitle: superstars, markets and culture change
By: Theodore Koutsobinas, University of Patras, Greece
Publisher: Edward Elgar
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, Massachusetts
Language: eng
Number of pages: 253
ISBN-13: 9781783477449
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Sociological aspects; Economics; Sozialstatus; Luxusgut; Luxusware
Other titles: Superstars, markets and culture change
Description: "In this timely books, Theodore Koutsobinas explores the system of status markets and their social effects including inequality.  He explains how media fascination with superstars and luxury consumption goods amplify positional concerns for all, distort aspirations of the middle class and cause relative deprivation.  Building on themes first identified by Veblen and Galbraith, the author analyses extensively the behavioural evidence from modern interdisciplinary research and contributes constructively to a new genre of economic analysis.  The Political Economy of Status compels us to seriously consider redistributive culture change policies targeted to assist the underprivileged.  This book will be a valuable resource for academics in various fields including economic theory, political economy, sociology, social psychology and cultural studies" --Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-237) and index.