Author: Neva R. Goodwin
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1597267902
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
The developed countries, particularly the United States, consume a disproportionate share of the world's resources, yet high and rising levels of consumption do not necessarily lead to greater satisfaction, security, or well-being, even for affluent consumers. The Consumer Society provides brief summaries of the most important and influential writings on the environmental, moral, and social implications of a consumer society and consumer lifestyles. Each section consists of ten to twelve summaries of critical writings in a specific area, with an introductory essay that outlines the state of knowledge in that area and indicates where further research is needed. Sections cover: Scope and Definition Consumption in the Affluent Society Family, Gender, and Socialization The History of Consumerism Foundations of Economic Theories of Consumption Critiques and Alternatives in Economic Theory Perpetuating Consumer Culture: Media, Advertising, and Wants Creation Consumption and the Environment Globalization and Consumer Culture Visions of an Alternative This book is the second volume in the Frontier Issues in Economic Thought series, which provides surveys of the most significant writings in emergent areas of economics -- an invaluable aid in fast-growing fields where genuine new ground is being broken. The series brings together economists, sociologists, psychologists, and philosophers to develop analyses that challenge and enrich the dominant neoclassical paradigm. The Consumer Society is an essential guide to and summary of the literature of consumption and will be of interest to anyone concerned with the deeper economic, social, and ethical implications of consumerism.
The Consumer Society
Author: Neva R. Goodwin
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1597267902
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
The developed countries, particularly the United States, consume a disproportionate share of the world's resources, yet high and rising levels of consumption do not necessarily lead to greater satisfaction, security, or well-being, even for affluent consumers. The Consumer Society provides brief summaries of the most important and influential writings on the environmental, moral, and social implications of a consumer society and consumer lifestyles. Each section consists of ten to twelve summaries of critical writings in a specific area, with an introductory essay that outlines the state of knowledge in that area and indicates where further research is needed. Sections cover: Scope and Definition Consumption in the Affluent Society Family, Gender, and Socialization The History of Consumerism Foundations of Economic Theories of Consumption Critiques and Alternatives in Economic Theory Perpetuating Consumer Culture: Media, Advertising, and Wants Creation Consumption and the Environment Globalization and Consumer Culture Visions of an Alternative This book is the second volume in the Frontier Issues in Economic Thought series, which provides surveys of the most significant writings in emergent areas of economics -- an invaluable aid in fast-growing fields where genuine new ground is being broken. The series brings together economists, sociologists, psychologists, and philosophers to develop analyses that challenge and enrich the dominant neoclassical paradigm. The Consumer Society is an essential guide to and summary of the literature of consumption and will be of interest to anyone concerned with the deeper economic, social, and ethical implications of consumerism.
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1597267902
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
The developed countries, particularly the United States, consume a disproportionate share of the world's resources, yet high and rising levels of consumption do not necessarily lead to greater satisfaction, security, or well-being, even for affluent consumers. The Consumer Society provides brief summaries of the most important and influential writings on the environmental, moral, and social implications of a consumer society and consumer lifestyles. Each section consists of ten to twelve summaries of critical writings in a specific area, with an introductory essay that outlines the state of knowledge in that area and indicates where further research is needed. Sections cover: Scope and Definition Consumption in the Affluent Society Family, Gender, and Socialization The History of Consumerism Foundations of Economic Theories of Consumption Critiques and Alternatives in Economic Theory Perpetuating Consumer Culture: Media, Advertising, and Wants Creation Consumption and the Environment Globalization and Consumer Culture Visions of an Alternative This book is the second volume in the Frontier Issues in Economic Thought series, which provides surveys of the most significant writings in emergent areas of economics -- an invaluable aid in fast-growing fields where genuine new ground is being broken. The series brings together economists, sociologists, psychologists, and philosophers to develop analyses that challenge and enrich the dominant neoclassical paradigm. The Consumer Society is an essential guide to and summary of the literature of consumption and will be of interest to anyone concerned with the deeper economic, social, and ethical implications of consumerism.
Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 1712
Book Description
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 1712
Book Description
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
National Library of Medicine Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
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Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 754
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East European Accessions Index
Report
Author: Michigan State Library
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 460
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 460
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Mechanical Engineering
Author: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 1310
Book Description
"History of the American society of mechanical engineers. Preliminary report of the committee on Society history," issued from time to time, beginning with v. 30, Feb. 1908.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 1310
Book Description
"History of the American society of mechanical engineers. Preliminary report of the committee on Society history," issued from time to time, beginning with v. 30, Feb. 1908.
The Journal of the Engineering Institute of Canada
Author: Engineering Institute of Canada
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 700
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Economic Entomology
Engineering Experiment Station Series
Author: University of Wisconsin. Engineering Experiment Station
Publisher:
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Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 510
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Publisher:
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Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
... The Diaphragm Method for the Measurement of Water in Open Channels of Uniform Cross-section
Author: Carl Robert Weidner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hydraulics
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hydraulics
Languages : en
Pages : 542
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