It discusses the use of resources, pollution, and the distortions created in the economies of both wealthy industrialized nations and Third World countries.

Shows how consumer society is changing due to demographic ageing, rising income inequality, political paralysis, resource scarcity, and steady jobs being replac

This volume offers the most comprehensive and incisive exploration of American consumer history to date, spanning the four centuries from the colonial era to th

Digital communication has altered the flow of global information,evolved consumer values and changed consumption practices worldwide.New Perspectives on Critica

What factors are contributing to the continuing growth in consumption of goods and services? At what point do the costs associated with consumerism begin to cal