{"product_id":"consumer-culture-a-reference-handbook-hardcover-1","title":"Consumer Culture: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDouglas Goodman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMirelle Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn engrossing review of the development of global consumerism and its impact on sociological issues.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe phrase \"shop till you drop\" has become as American as apple pie and the trend does not appear to be slowing. \u003ci\u003eConsumer Culture\u003c\/i\u003e 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, but also reveals the uniqueness of our way of life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eConsumer Culture\u003c\/i\u003e also presents the views of economists and sociologists who see consumption as an expression of freedom. The book covers the social impact of consumption, examining such dubious milestones as physical attacks upon McDonald's and Starbucks, and best sellers that are critical of consumption. There is coverage of important research, such as whether consumers are making rational or impulsive choices and the effect of advertising on children.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas J. Goodman\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is assistant professor of comparative sociology at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMirelle Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is assistant professor of comparative sociology at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 9.28 x 6.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52988256944435,"sku":"9781576079751","price":129.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/BM7k_jFgUY9781576079751_004b7965-ea6c-483b-b3ee-a4048b1f0684.webp?v=1769076551","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/consumer-culture-a-reference-handbook-hardcover-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}