Status and culture : how our desire for social rank creates taste, identity, art, fashion, and constant change
by Marx, W. David (Author)
Summary
"An examination of how individuals strive for social status and how this creates our culture as a whole Contrary to belief, status signaling isn't just the province of the immature or insecure but a fundamental human need to secure social standing. It drives our behavior, forms our tastes, determine... Full description
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