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Forwarded from the consumer studies list-
John McCarthy
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Subject: (Fwd) (Fwd) New book!!
Author: PC:[log in to unmask] at INTERNET
Date: 8/6/98 4:29 AM
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Members of these lists may be interested in a new book just published:
Consumerism: As a Way of Life by Steven Miles
This book addresses the situated, experiential aspects of consumerism
as a way of life. It argues that while consumerism has been
significant for centuries, it is only more recently and particularly
in the aftermath of the Second World War that it has shaped lifestyle
and culture.
Consumerism: As a Way of Life provides an introduction to the
historical and theoretical foundations of consumerism. It then moves
on to examine the experience of consumption in the areas of space and
place, technology, fashion, `popular' music and sport. Throughout the
author brings a critical perspective to bear upon the subject which
culminates in a discussion of the ideological implications of
consumerism.
Miles has produced a student-friendly book. Headings deploying key
questions are used throughout and each chapter ends with recommended
key readings. This result is a reliable and stimulating guide to a
complex and many-sided field. Miles writes with understanding and
critical insight. The range of material covered is nicely calculated
for undergraduate needs, but the book also operates with a perspective
that raises questions which will be of interest to researchers. It is
the ideal modular text for courses on the sociology and culture of
consumption.
For more information please see : http://www.sagepub.co.uk
Iain MacRury
Centre For Consumer and Advertising Studies
Department of Human Relations
University of East London
Longbridge Rd
Barking
Essex RM8 2AS
Telephone 0181 590 7000 ext 2799 (voicemail)
Fax 0181 849 3508
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