The Changing Consumer: Markets and Meanings (Studies in Consumption and Markets) - Softcover

 
9780415270434: The Changing Consumer: Markets and Meanings (Studies in Consumption and Markets)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 041527043X ISBN 13: 9780415270434
Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

The consumer ethic is ubiquitous. Everything we do, see, hear and even feel appears to be connected in some way to our experience as consumers. The increasingly high profile of debates over consumption, consumer culture, consumer behaviour and consumer rights reflects a world undergoing rapid change. The Changing Consumer charts the nature of that change, as well as discussing why consumption has become so important and what role, if any, it plays in underpinning social, economic and political transformation. Featuring contributions from some of the leading theorists of consumption from across a range of disciplines, this collection includes chapters on: * men's consumption and men's magazines * the changing profile of women as consumers * the representation of consumption on popular TV shows * consuming retro chic * the symbolic and emotional role of alcohol consumption. Drawing on fascinating case-studies throughout, this book will be essential reading for students and academics interested in the study of consumption.

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About the Author

Alison Anderson, Kevin Meethan, R Steven Miles, Steven Miles

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
041527043X
ISBN 13 
9780415270434
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
180
Editor
Anderson Alison, Meethan Kevin, Miles R Steven, Miles Steven