JOURNAL ARTICLE

Lifestyle Revolution: How Taste Changed Class in Late Twentieth Century Britain.

  • Published In: Journal of Design History, 2024, v. 37, n. 3. P. 279 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Taylor, Alex J 3 of 3

Abstract

Highmore's book "Lifestyle Revolution" delves into the relationship between taste and class in late twentieth-century Britain, focusing on the period from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. The book explores how consumerism shaped social life and how new taste cultures emerged, replacing older class boundaries. Highmore's analysis of stores like Habitat highlights how they influenced consumer habits and preferences, ultimately contributing to a lifestyle revolution that used taste to expand consumption. The book also touches on the role of taste in identity formation beyond class distinctions, acknowledging the diversity of modern Britain. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Design History. 2024/09, Vol. 37, Issue 3, p279
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0952-4649
  • DOI:10.1093/jdh/epad042
  • Accession Number:182906151
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