Land of Desire Merchants, Power, and the Rise of a New American Culture
, by LEACH, WILLIAM R.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780679754114 | 0679754113
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 9/6/1994
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.