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 InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Descriptionviii, 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
ISBN0198296509 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HF5466 .C595 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold