The Department Store

First published in 1918, this classic work remains the definitive study of the department store as a cultural and economic institution. Pasdermadjian explores the rise of the department store in the late nineteenth century and its impact on consumer culture, urban development, and social relations. With its meticulous research and engaging prose, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of retail and consumerism.

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