Contemporary Consumption Rituals

by Cele C. Otnes (editor), Tina M. Lowrey (Editor)

Bringing together scholars in consumer behavior, history, anthropology, religious studies, sociology, and communication, this is the first interdisciplinary anthology spanning the topic of ritual studies. It offers a multifaceted exploration of new rituals, such as Celebrating Kwanzaa, and of the ways entrenched rituals, such as Mardi Gras, gift giving, and weddings have changed. Moreover, it examines the influence of both cultures and subcultures, and will enhance our understanding of why and how consumers imbue goods and services with meaning during rituals. In this volume, the first in the Marketing and Consumer Psychology

358 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

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[Chris Sharpe]

Houghton Mifflin (Trade) (1986)