The Changing Consumer Cultures of Modern Egypt

The Changing Consumer Cultures of Modern Egypt
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 329
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ISBN-10 : 9789047410478
ISBN-13 : 9047410475
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Book Synopsis The Changing Consumer Cultures of Modern Egypt by : Mona Abaza

Download or read book The Changing Consumer Cultures of Modern Egypt written by Mona Abaza and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a collage of images the author attempts to convey the transformation of consumer culture and how it is related to the urban reshaping of the city of Cairo to meet with the demands of globalisation. Evidently Cairo ́s urban reshaping is taking place by pushing away the unwanted slums residents, which constitute the majority of the city ́s population.


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