Alison Hulme

A Brief History of Thrift surveys thrift through its moral, religious, ethical, political, spiritual, and philosophical expressions, focusing on key moments such as the early Puritans and post-war rationing, and key characters such as Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Smiles, and Henry Thoreau. The relationships between thrift and frugality, mindfulness, sustainability, and alternative consumption practices are explained. Connections are made between myriad...