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

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published: 09/06/1994
ISBN: 9780679754114
Pages: 560
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.02h x 5.26w x 1.18d
Award: National Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/15/1994