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Discover the fascinating journey of 'thrift' with 'A Brief History of Thrift', a compelling book published by Manchester University Press in 2021. This insightful read surveys thrift through various lenses: moral, spiritual, ethical, and political, revealing its profound implications throughout history. Key moments examined include the early Puritan emphasis on thrift, post-war rationing, and influential figures such as Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Smiles, and Henry Thoreau, who have all shaped our understanding of frugality and mindful consumption.
Delve into the relationships between thrift and contemporary issues such as sustainability and resource scarcity. This book connects historical practices of thrift with today's alternative consumption trends, emphasizing a return to the original meaning of thrift: to ‘thrive.’ Reclaim thrift as a revolutionary practice that challenges consumerism, promotes economic equality, and fosters a community-oriented approach to resource management. For anyone interested in the philosophical expressions of thrift and its relevance in the Anthropocene, this book is a must-read.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526155962
Year: 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526155962
Year: 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This book surveys 'thrift' through its moral, religious, ethical, political, spiritual and philosophical expressions, focussing in on key moments such as the early Puritans and Post-war rationing, and key characters such as Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Smiles and Henry Thoreau.
The relationships between thrift and frugality, mindfulness, sustainability, and alternative consumption practices are explained, and connections made between myriad conceptions of thrift and contemporary concerns for how consumer cultures impact scarce resources, wealth distribution, and the Anthropocene. Ultimately, the book returns the reader to an understanding of thrift as it was originally used - to 'thrive' - and attempts to re-cast thrift in more collective, economically egalitarian terms, reclaiming it as a genuinely resistant practice.
Delve into the relationships between thrift and contemporary issues such as sustainability and resource scarcity. This book connects historical practices of thrift with today's alternative consumption trends, emphasizing a return to the original meaning of thrift: to ‘thrive.’ Reclaim thrift as a revolutionary practice that challenges consumerism, promotes economic equality, and fosters a community-oriented approach to resource management. For anyone interested in the philosophical expressions of thrift and its relevance in the Anthropocene, this book is a must-read.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526155962
Year: 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526155962
Year: 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This book surveys 'thrift' through its moral, religious, ethical, political, spiritual and philosophical expressions, focussing in on key moments such as the early Puritans and Post-war rationing, and key characters such as Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Smiles and Henry Thoreau.
The relationships between thrift and frugality, mindfulness, sustainability, and alternative consumption practices are explained, and connections made between myriad conceptions of thrift and contemporary concerns for how consumer cultures impact scarce resources, wealth distribution, and the Anthropocene. Ultimately, the book returns the reader to an understanding of thrift as it was originally used - to 'thrive' - and attempts to re-cast thrift in more collective, economically egalitarian terms, reclaiming it as a genuinely resistant practice.