ISBN: 9781847870506

What factors are contributing to the continuing growth in consumption of goods and services? At what point do the costs associated with consumerism begin to call our way of life into ques… mais…

What factors are contributing to the continuing growth in consumption of goods and services? At what point do the costs associated with consumerism begin to call our way of life into question? How are the problems of resource depletion, waste and pollution, and environmental impact being addressed? What is to be done about the consequences of our all-consuming way of life? Ever-increasing consumption and a relentless pursuit of growth in output are the twin pillars on which the modern economy and contemporary social life rest. But the consumer way of life is globally unsustainable. We cant all live the consumer dream. This comprehensive, lively and informative book will quickly be recognized as a benchmark in the field. It brings together a huge set of resources for thinking about the development of consumer culture, its defining features, and global consequences. Adept in handling a complex range of classical and contemporary theoretical sources, the book draws on an impressive range of comparative material, [PU: SAGE Publications]<

ISBN: 9781847870506

Has consumer culture got out of hand? Are the costs of universal access and pollution too great to bear? This comprehensive, lively and informative book will quickly be recognized as a b… mais…

Has consumer culture got out of hand? Are the costs of universal access and pollution too great to bear? This comprehensive, lively and informative book will quickly be recognized as a benchmark in the field. It brings together a huge set of resources for thinking about consumer culture and examining its origins and consequences within a global context. Adept in handling a complex range of theories, Consumer Society scrupulously uses examples throughout to inform and enhance understanding. Smart writes with verve and feeling and has produced a book that simultaneously covers and enlarges our understanding of consumer culture. Clear, engaging and original, this book will be important reading for all those interested in our global culture of consumption including students of sociology, social geography and cultural studies. Books, [PU: SAGE Publications]<

ISBN: 9781847870506

Paperback, [PU: SAGE Publications Ltd], A wide-ranging, detailed and critical analysis of Western consumerism and its globalization, from one of the most respected names in the field toda… mais…

Paperback, [PU: SAGE Publications Ltd], A wide-ranging, detailed and critical analysis of Western consumerism and its globalization, from one of the most respected names in the field today., Consumerism<

ISBN: 9781847870506

Paperback, [PU: Sage Publications Ltd], A wide-ranging, detailed and critical analysis of Western consumerism and its globalization, from one of the most respected names in the field toda… mais…

Paperback, [PU: Sage Publications Ltd], A wide-ranging, detailed and critical analysis of Western consumerism and its globalization, from one of the most respected names in the field today., Consumerism<