Consumerism, Romance and the Wedding Experience

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Sharon Boden

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Palgrave Macmillan
01 September 2003

Cultural studies; Consumerism; Sociology: family & relationships

An examination of the changing social and cultural significance of the wedding in Britain. The book focuses upon a number of issues including the commercialization of the event, the dynamics of heterosexual partnerships and the influence of romance. The commercial wedding is further explored in relation to broader socio-structural transformations and the modernization of marriage law. The book draws upon the experiences of marrying couples as well as media evidence.

By: Sharon Boden
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2003 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 415g
ISBN: 9781403904317
ISBN 10: 1403904316
Pages: 195
Publication Date: 01 September 2003
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Figures and Tables Acknowledgements Introduction: Consumerism, Romance and the Wedding Experience Romancing the Consumer: The Romantic Ethic and Beyond 'Superbrides': Wedding Industries and Consumer Cultures Wedding Preparations: The Significance of Consumption The Wedding Fantasy: Consuming Emotions on the Big Day A Never Ending Story? The Aftermath of Wedding Consumption Conclusions Appendix A: A Summary of How the Research was Conducted Appendix B: Couple Profiles and Wedding Details Bibliography Index

SHARON BODEN teaches in the Department of Sociology at the University of Warwick. Her research interests lie in the sociology of consumption, and centre on the commercialization of the lifecourse and the ethical consumer movement.

Reviews for Consumerism, Romance and the Wedding Experience

This well written and engaging book should be read by all those interested in consumption, consumerism and family life. -- Brian Longhurst, Professor of Sociology, University of Salford, UK