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Paco Underhill

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1: “Instead of Samoa, Stores: The Science of Shopping” 

Part 1 Why We Buy Part 1 Summary & Analysis

Part 2: “Walk Like an Egyptian: The Mechanics of Shopping”  

Part 2 Why We Buy Part 2 Summary & Analysis

Part 3: “Men Are From Home Depot, Women Are From Bloomingdale’s: The Demographics of Shopping”

Part 3 Why We Buy Part 3 Summary & Analysis

Part 4: “See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Buy Me: The Dynamics of Shopping”

Part 4 Why We Buy Part 4 Summary & Analysis

Part 5: “Screen Savers, Jet Lag and Whirling Dervishes: The Culture of Shopping”

Part 5 Why We Buy Part 5 Summary & Analysis

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Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping

Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping