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From raw materials on municipal rubbish dumps in the Far East, to newly re-made products and a journey across the seas, to bargain stores in Europe and North America and eventually to the homes of consumers, this is the complex story behind society's simplest and cheapest commodities. Weaving together compelling narratives from individuals at different parts of the commodity chain, including waste peddlers, wholesalers, stores owners and shoppers, this book considers the places and people at the heart of these localized, yet immense global networks. Following ten key objects, On the Commodity Trail combines ethnographies of material culture with a broader consideration of commodity culture at a time of global recession. This study explores the prevalence of the bargain store in our towns and cities and delves into the colourful and illuminating histories behind the objects on the shelf.

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Book category Books in English Economics, finance, business & management Industry & industrial studies Distributive industries

• Full title: On the Commodity Trail
• Author: Alison Hulme
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172
• EAN: 9781472572851
• ISBN: 1472572858
• ID: 04805567
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Weight: 278 g
• Dimensions: 235 × 157 × 10 mm
• Date of publishing: 29. April 2020

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