Consumerism books

With the advent of liquid modernity, the society of producers is transformed into a society of consumers. In this...  Read More >>

Explores the invention, making, and buying of new, semi-luxury, and fashionable consumer goods during the 18th century....  Read More >>

Der Discountisierungstrend, d.h. die Tendenz zum Billigen, ist Realitat. Mit spektakularen Preisaktionen, zahllosen...  Read More >>

You can shop anywhere you like - as long as it's Tesco. The inexorable rise of supermarkets is big news, but have...  Read More >>

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Founded by performance artist and activist Bill Talen (aka Rev Billy), the Church of Stop Shopping is on a mission...  Read More >>

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In the first half of the twentieth century, Theodor Adorno wrote about the 'culture industry'. For Adorno, culture...  Read More >>

Guanxi or interpersonal relationships is one of the major dynamics of Chinese society. It binds literally millions...  Read More >>

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The BSE epidemic, GM foods, avian flu, the growth of supermarkets and the crisis in obesity have shaken consumer...  Read More >>

Examines the factors that influence the debate on food poisoning, such as scientific research, politics, and economics,...  Read More >>

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Goes behind the scenes in two urban luxury hotels to give a picture of the workers who care for and cater to wealthy...  Read More >>

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