Consumption, Sustainability and Everyday Life

This open-access book explores why we consume as we do, how consumption changes, and why we continue to consume more, despite the damage we are doing to the planet. It focuses on consumption patterns with the largest environmental footprints and engages with the theoretical frontiers of consumption research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 387 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive open-access book aims to delve into the intricate dynamics of consumer behavior, exploring the reasons behind our consumption patterns, the transformations they undergo, and the persistent drive to consume ever more, despite the evident harm we inflict upon the planet. The chapters encompass a wide range of topics, including the stubborn persistence of unsustainable consumption habits in affluent societies and the factors propelling the rapid escalation of consumption in emerging economies. They specifically focus on consumption patterns that have the greatest environmental impact, encompassing energy, housing, and mobility, and engage in sophisticated dialogue with the cutting-edge theoretical frontiers of consumption research, particularly the recent 'practice turn' that has gained dominance in the field. By charting our current knowledge about consumption, challenging our assumptions, and pointing us toward fresh avenues for understanding and transformative change, this book serves as a valuable guide for navigating the complexities of unsustainable consumption patterns and fostering a more sustainable future.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 149 x 209 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031110719
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023