Land of Desire

Land of Desire Merchants, Power, and the Rise of a New American Culture

Paperback (06 Sep 1994)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This monumental work of cultural history was nominated for a National Book Award. It chronicles America's transformation, beginning in 1880, into a nation of consumers, devoted to a cult of comfort, bodily well-being, and endless acquisition. 24 pages of photos.

Book information

ISBN: 9780679754114
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Imprint: Vintage Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 381.1097309
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 510
Weight: 582g
Height: 204mm
Width: 132mm
Spine width: 29mm