Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
302
Language
English
Published
Apr 15, 1997
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-10
0312159447
ISBN-13
9780312159443
Description
In this thought-provoking exploration, the authors delve into the emergence of a new consumer society characterizing affluent cultures. They portray the profound shifts in consumer behavior driven by economic, social, and technological changes. The narrative reveals how these forces intertwine to shape a landscape where consumption becomes a powerful lens through which individuals define identity and community.
The analysis navigates through the ways in which consumerism influences societal values and aspirations, suggesting that it offers both opportunities and challenges. The authors emphasize the cultural implications of this transformation, reflecting on how consumer choices become a means of self-expression and status in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
With a multi-faceted approach, the work invites readers to consider the broader consequences of this new consumerism on social structures and individual experiences. It encourages a critical examination of consumption beyond mere material acquisition, proposing a deeper understanding of its role in the fabric of contemporary life.
The analysis navigates through the ways in which consumerism influences societal values and aspirations, suggesting that it offers both opportunities and challenges. The authors emphasize the cultural implications of this transformation, reflecting on how consumer choices become a means of self-expression and status in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
With a multi-faceted approach, the work invites readers to consider the broader consequences of this new consumerism on social structures and individual experiences. It encourages a critical examination of consumption beyond mere material acquisition, proposing a deeper understanding of its role in the fabric of contemporary life.
Genres
Health & Wellness
Contemporary