Concerning urban consumption: on the construction of market agencements for retail trade. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mallard, Alexandre
• Is Part Of: Consumption, markets & culture. Volume 19:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 56
• Page End: 70
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: economic sociology -- retail -- actor-network theory -- concerned market -- agencement -- law; Consumption (Economics) -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Consumers -- Attitudes -- Periodicals; Marketing -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 306.305
• DOI: 10.1080/10253866.2015.1068170
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1025-3866

Abstract

Abstract : This article investigates the modalities of integration of social, political and moral issues in urban consumption markets. Drawing on the concept of "concerning process, " it examines the specific shaping of urban market agencements at play in this context. The analysis follows the history of the reforms of the French retail implementation provisions over the past 40 years. By examining three significant episodes of this history, it highlights the importance of interweaving concerned actors in market agencements, and shaping market boundaries.