ISBN:
9781135081508
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9780415560030
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (383 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.3
Keywords:
Consumption (Economics) -- Social aspects
;
Social psychology
;
Consumption (Economics) ; Social aspects
;
Social psychology
;
Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Social Psychology and Theories of Consumer Culture: A Political Economy Perspective presents a critical analysis of the leading positions in social psychology from the perspective of classical and contemporary theories of consumer culture. The analysis seeks to expand social psychological theory by focusing on the interface between modern western culture (consumer culture) and social behaviour. McDonald and Wearing argue that if social psychology is to play a meaningful role in solving some of society's most pressing problems (e.g. global warming, obesity, addiction, alienation, and exclusion) then it needs to incorporate a more comprehensive understanding and analysis of consumer culture. Wide-ranging and challenging, the book offers a fresh insight into critical social psychology appropriate for upper undergraduate and postgraduate courses in personality, social psychology, critical and applied psychology. It will also appeal to those working in clinical, counselling, abnormal, and environmental psychology and anyone with an interest in the integration of social psychology and theories of consumer culture.
Abstract:
Intro -- Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theories of consumer culture -- 3 Self-identity in consumer culture -- 4 Emotional and behavioural problems in consumer culture -- 5 Consumer culture and space -- 6 Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Index.
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Theories of consumer culture; 3 Self-identity in consumer culture; 4 Emotional and behavioural problems in consumer culture; 5 Consumer culture and space; 6 Conclusion; Notes; References; Index
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