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The Economy of Prestige: Prizes, Awards, and the Circulation of Cultural Value James F. English
The Economy of Prestige: Prizes, Awards, and the Circulation of Cultural Value
James F. English
This is a book about one of the great untold stories of modern cultural life: the remarkable ascendancy of prizes in literature and the arts. James F. English documents the dramatic rise of the awards industry and its complex role within what he describes as an economy of cultural prestige.
432 pages, 17 halftones
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 1, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780674030435 |
| Publishers | Harvard University Press |
| Pages | 432 |
| Dimensions | 134 × 202 × 25 mm · 600 g |
| Language | English |