Mail order retailing in Britain : a business and social history / Richard Coopey, Sean O'Connell, and Dilwyn Porter.
| Author/creator | Coopey, R. |
| Other author | O'Connell, Sean (Sean P.) |
| Other author | Porter, Dilwyn, 1947- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005. |
| Description | viii, 248 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "This book traces the rise of firms including Kay and Co., Grattan, Empire Stores and Littlewoods. It examines the ways in which these firms created and exploited social networks through the agency system and credit provision among the British working class. The book also traces the origins of internet-based home shopping in the UK"--Provided by publisher. |
| LCCN | 2004024299 |
| ISBN | 0198296509 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HF5466 .C595 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |