Consumerism: As a Way of Life

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SAGE, Aug 31, 1998 - Social Science - 174 pages
This book provides an introduction to the historical and theoretical foundations of consumerism. It then moves on to examine the experience of consumption in the areas of space and place, technology, fashion, `popular' music and sport. Throughout, the author brings a critical perspective to bear upon the subject, thus providing a reliable and stimulating guide to a complex and many-sided field.
 

Contents

Consumerism in Context
15
Design for Life or Consumption Designed?
36
Consuming Space Consuming Place
52
Consuming Technology 20
70
Consuming Fashion
90
Consuming Popular Music
107
Consuming Sport
126
The Consuming Paradox
147
References
161
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