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From Main Street To Mall: The Rise And Fall Of The American Department Store (American Business, Politics, And Society)
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Winner Of The 2016 Hagley Prize In Business History Sponsored By The Business History Conferencethe Geography Of American Retail Has Changed Dramatically Since The First Luxurious Department Stores Sprang Up In Nineteenthcentury Cities. Introducing Light, Color, And Music To Drygoods Emporia, These Palaces Of Consumption Transformed Mere Trade Into Occasions For Pleasure And Spectacle. Through The Early Twentieth Century, Department Stores Remained Centers Of Social Activity In Local Communities. But After World War Ii, Suburban Growth And The Ubiquity Of Automobiles Shifted The Seat Of Economic Prosperity To Malls And Shopping Centers. The Subsequent Rise Of Discount Bigbox Stores And Electronic Shopping Accelerated The Pace At Which Local Department Stores Were Shuttered Or Absorbed By National Chains. But As The Outpouring Of Nostalgia For Lost Downtown Stores And Historic Shopping Districts Would Indicate, These Vibrant Social Institutions Were Intimately Connected To American Political, Cultural, And Economic Identities.The First National Study Of The Department Store Industry, From Main Street To Mall Traces The Changing Economic And Political Contexts That Transformed The American Shopping Experience In The Twentieth Century. With Careful Attention To Smalltown Stores As Well As Glamorous Landmarks Such As Marshall Field'S In Chicago And Wanamaker'S In Philadelphia, Historian Vicki Howard Offers A Comprehensive Account Of The Uneven Trajectory That Brought About The Loss Of Locally Identified Department Store Firms And The Rise Of National Chains Like Macy'S And J. C. Penney. She Draws On A Wealth Of Primary Source Evidence To Demonstrate How The Decisions Of Consumers, Government Policy Makers, And Department Store Industry Leaders Culminated In Today'S Walmart World. Richly Illustrated With Archival Photographs Of The Nation'S Beloved Downtown Business Centers, From Main Street To Mall Shows That Department Stores Were More Than Just Places To Shop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'From Main Street to Mall'? A: The book focuses on the evolution of the American department store industry, tracing its rise and decline from the 19th century to modern shopping trends, including the impact of malls and big-box retailers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'From Main Street to Mall'? A: The author of the book is Vicki Howard, a historian who provides a comprehensive analysis of the department store industry.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the social, cultural, and economic implications of department stores in American life, the decline of local stores, and the rise of national chains.
- Q: Is 'From Main Street to Mall' suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic use as it includes primary source evidence and offers a detailed historical analysis, making it valuable for research in business history.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a quality finish.
- Q: How many pages does 'From Main Street to Mall' contain? A: The book contains 304 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'From Main Street to Mall' published? A: The book was published on June 4, 2015.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in business history, American culture, retail development, and social history will find this book particularly beneficial.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, 'From Main Street to Mall' is richly illustrated with archival photographs of historic department stores and shopping districts.
- Q: What award did 'From Main Street to Mall' win? A: The book won the 2016 Hagley Prize in Business History, sponsored by the Business History Conference.