Boden, Sharon and Williams, Simon J. (2002) Consumption and emotion : the romantic ethic revisited. Sociology - The Journal of the British Sociological Association, 36 (3). pp. 493-512. doi:10.1177/0038038502036003001

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Abstract

This article revisits Campbell's (1987) The Romantic Ethic and the Spirit of Modern Consumerism thesis in the light of new intersections with sociological issues of embodiment and emotions. A variety of themes and issues are raised the persistence of mind/body, reason,emotion dualities in the consumption literature, the importance of disappointment in consumer culture, external factors which mediate the consumption experience, and finally, the interpretation of both Romanticism and romantic interpersonal relationships. A largely disembodied and socially disembedded account of consumption and emotion is on offer here the implications of which extend far beyond the limits of Campbell's thesis to debates on consumer culture and the sociological enterprise in general in making these claims, we highlight the need for a passionate sociology which would in turn integrate embodiment and emotions more fully into the consumption agenda. These key themes are discussed with some sociological pointers for the future in consumption and beyond.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Journal or Publication Title:	Sociology - The Journal of the British Sociological Association
Publisher:	Sage Publications Ltd
ISSN:	0038-0385
Official Date:	August 2002
Dates:	Date Event August 2002 Published
Volume:	36
Number:	3
Number of Pages:	20
Page Range:	pp. 493-512
DOI:	10.1177/0038038502036003001
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published

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