The University in Franeker (1585-1811): A Case Study of the Consumption of History

This is a case study of consumption of the history of a small city in the Netherlands. Specifically, it examines the memory of the main institution in that city, an important university.

The University in Franeker (1585-1811): A Case Study of the Consumption of History

Arthur J. Kover, Fordham Graduate School of Business and Yale University School of ManagementandSarah Maxwell, Fordham Graduate School of Business

INTRODUCTION

The concept of consumption has spread to aspects of life far outside the use of conventional products and services. Here, we present the results of research about the consumption of history in a small Frisian city. As a heuristic, we have concentrated on aspects of memory of history as forms of consumption.

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