Consumer Culture: A Reference Handbook

by Douglas Goodman and Mirelle Cohen

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576079759
• ISBN13: 9781576079751
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher