Leslie M. Meier
Consumer Society and Ecological Crisis
Consumer Society and Ecological Crisis
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Consumer Society and Ecological Crisis critiques consumer capitalism's contribution to environmental degradation and climate crisis, examining marketing and distribution activities that sustain unsustainable consumption levels. It explores links between ecological crisis and consumer capitalism through critical theory and Marxist thought, focusing on plastic packaging, e-commerce, and sustainability pledges in the fossil fuel sector.
Format: Hardback
Length: 116 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The book Consumer Society and Ecological Crisis delves into a critical examination of consumer capitalism and its detrimental impact on the environment, highlighting the role of marketing and distribution practices in perpetuating unsustainable levels of consumption. Instead of solely focusing on the most prominent channels of promotional communication, author Meier delves into less conspicuous aspects of marketing and logistics, exploring the connections between ecological crisis and consumer capitalism in distinct chapters on plastic packaging, e-commerce, and sustainability pledges in the fossil fuel sector. These three central chapters, each drawing upon critical theory and Marxist thought, examine the intricate relationships between consumer convenience, speed, economic growth, and the reliance on fossil fuels as the backbone of consumer society.
The book is situated within the field of media and communication studies and adopts an interdisciplinary approach, making it of interest to academics, researchers, and students in a wide range of disciplines such as media and communication studies, cultural studies, sociology, geography, philosophy, political science, and advertising. By shedding light on the hidden mechanisms that drive consumer behavior and promote environmental degradation, Consumer Society and Ecological Crisis offers valuable insights into the urgent need for sustainable consumption practices and policies.
Weight: 276g
Dimension: 142 x 223 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367431624
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