pt. I. Theoretical and methodological perspectives on consumption -- pt. II. Consumers and markets : introduction -- pt. III. Global challenges in consumption : introduction -- pt. IV. Politics and policies of consumption : introduction -- pt. V. Consumption and social divisions : introduction...

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