The Romantic Ethic and the Spirit of Modern Consumerism

“This long-awaited and long-overdue new edition of Colin Campbell's The Romantic Ethic and the Spirit of Modern Consumerism reminds us—if anyone had really forgotten—that it is not only a modern classic, but also that it is of continuing importance to, among other areas of study, Weberian theory and the sociology of consumption.” (George Ritzer, Distinguished University Professor of So...