Consumerism: As a Way of LifeSAGE, 28.07.1998 - 192 Seiten 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. |
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... suggest that a study of consumerism should actually attempt to come to terms with the complexities that lie behind the act of consumption. In effect, while consumption is an act, consumerism is a way of life. From this point of view ...
... suggest that a study of consumerism should actually attempt to come to terms with the complexities that lie behind the act of consumption. In effect, while consumption is an act, consumerism is a way of life. From this point of view ...
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... suggest is that consumerism should be considered as an issue that has a fundamental influence upon the everyday experience of social life in advanced capitalist societies. Not only does consumerism structure our everyday lives, but it ...
... suggest is that consumerism should be considered as an issue that has a fundamental influence upon the everyday experience of social life in advanced capitalist societies. Not only does consumerism structure our everyday lives, but it ...
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... suggestion on the part of many of the authors cited above that consumption has always been part of the experience of ... suggest that consumerism did not become a way of life for the majority of the population of the developed world ...
... suggestion on the part of many of the authors cited above that consumption has always been part of the experience of ... suggest that consumerism did not become a way of life for the majority of the population of the developed world ...
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... suggests that it was after the 1950s that consumption sectors became ever more specific and focused. As capitalism ... Suggesting that consumption represents the point at which economic practice and cultural practice combine, Lee charts ...
... suggests that it was after the 1950s that consumption sectors became ever more specific and focused. As capitalism ... Suggesting that consumption represents the point at which economic practice and cultural practice combine, Lee charts ...
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As a Way of Life Steven Miles. Lee therefore suggests that if there have been any significant changes to the regime of ... suggest that consumerism was proposed by the British and American governments of the 1980s as a prime focus of ...
As a Way of Life Steven Miles. Lee therefore suggests that if there have been any significant changes to the regime of ... suggest that consumerism was proposed by the British and American governments of the 1980s as a prime focus of ...
Inhalt
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Chapter 3 Design for Life or Consumption Designed?
| 36 |
Chapter 4 Consuming Space Consuming Place | 52 |
Chapter 5 Consuming Technology | 70 |
Chapter 6 Consuming Fashion | 90 |
Chapter 7 Consuming Popular Music | 107 |
Chapter 8 Consuming Sport | 126 |
Chapter 9 The Consuming Paradox | 147 |
References | 161 |
Index | 171 |
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