Consumerism in the ancient world: imports and identity construction

In: Routledge monographs in classical studies 17

Abstract

1. Introduction : Greek pottery in new contexts -- 2. Greek colonization in the West : a historical and cultural survey -- 3. Comparison of significant sites -- 4. Developing a theoretical basis for understanding consumption -- 5. Greek pottery at home and in the West -- 6. Analysis of the dataset -- 7. Interpreting the evidence : consumerism, signaling, and identity.