Chapter One Introduction
Chapter Two Consumer society and consumer culture
2.1The rise of consumer society
2.2An introduction to consumer culture
2.3Consumer culture in Edith Wharton’s life
Chapter Three Embodiments of consumer culture reflected in Wharton’s three novels
3.1 Symbol of life style:leisure
3.2 Mark of self-identity:residence
3.3Mode of social relationship: family
Chapter Four Women and consumer culture in Wharton’s three novels
4.1 Women’s tendency to be consumer goods
4.2Women’s being consumed as commodity
Chapter Five Conclusion
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致谢
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