Consumer Culture

A Reference Handbook

AvDouglas Goodman,Mirelle Cohen

Inbunden, Engelska, 200312-15 år

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An engrossing review of the development of global consumerism and its impact on sociological issues.The phrase "shop till you drop" has become as American as apple pie and the trend does not appear to be slowing. Consumer Culture begins with the history of the consumer culture, which reveals that our fascination with consuming shows not only the hidden significance of everyday items, such as sugar and fashionable clothing, but also reveals the uniqueness of our way of life.Consumer Culture also presents the views of economists and sociologists who see consumption as an expression of freedom. The book covers the social impact of consumption, examining such dubious milestones as physical attacks upon McDonald's and Starbucks, and best sellers that are critical of consumption. There is coverage of important research, such as whether consumers are making rational or impulsive choices and the effect of advertising on children.Capsule biographies of key individuals, such as Aaron Montgomery Ward, who pioneered the modern catalog, and Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald's; important figures in advertising, such as Helen Rosen Woodward; leaders in the consumer protection movement, such as Ralph Nader and Florence Kelley; and moreStatistics on U.S. and global consumption trends including clustering and segmentation in patterns of consumption; the growth of franchises and malls; shopping behavior by age, ethnicity, and geographical location; and environmental effects such as those due to garbage production

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2003-11-17
Mått:161 x 240 x 19 mm
Vikt:570 g
Ålder:12-15
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Läsålder:12-15
Serie:Contemporary World Issues
Antal sidor:251
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781576079751

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Douglas J. Goodman, PhD, is assistant professor of comparative sociology at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA.Mirelle Cohen, PhD, is assistant professor of comparative sociology at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA.

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"[A] beneficial resource in studying the history and development of consumption in society. Part of the Contemporary World Issues series, it is written to be understood by high school and college students, various scholars and researchers, and general readers . . . it provides a solid beginning for students and scholars to begin their research into the study of consumption and its social and global implications." - American Reference Books Annual

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