Work, Consumption and Culture: Affluence and Social Change in the Twenty-first Century

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Paul Ransome

Work, Consumption and Culture

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Affluence and Social Change in the Twenty-first Century

Paul Ransome

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SAGE Publications Inc
14 February 2005

Consumerism

The central question in Work, Consumption and Culture is whether consumption has now displaced production as the defining factor in the lives of those in the industrialized West. This book offers a comprehensive review of the key issues in the production// consumption debate, and where it might lead in the future. Key to Paul Ransome's argument is the hypothesis that affluence is the crucial factor in the shift away from work and towards consumption. Uniquely emphasizing the links between work, consumption and culture, rather than keeping each element separate, Paul Ransome looks at: the changing significance of work in society; the meaning, growth and significance of affluence; the growing importance of consumption as a source of identity and its implications; the impact of the shift to consumption on work//life balance; Work, Consumption and Culture engages the reader with its lively debating style. It is an essential introduction for sociology and cultural studies students on courses relating to consumption and the role of work in contemporary society.

By: Paul Ransome
Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9780761959854
ISBN 10: 0761959858
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 14 February 2005
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction The Affluence Hypothesis Work-Based Society Affluence Consumption-Based Society Acts of Consumption Work, Consumption and Social Identity Identity Crisis Workers versus Consumers The Cultures of Work and Consumption Concluding Comments The Affluence Hypothesis Revisited

Reviews for Work, Consumption and Culture: Affluence and Social Change in the Twenty-first Century

""'This book offers a balanced account of the changing importance of work and consumption in contemporary industrial society. Clearly written, the author identifies the central role that affluence plays in the relationship between work and consumption, and in the development of social life and individual identity' - Professor Paul Blyton, Cardiff Business School""