Consumer Society and Ecological Crisis (Hardcover)

Consumer Society and Ecological Crisis advances a critique of consumer capitalism and its role in driving environmental degradation and climate crisis, placing a spotlight on how marketing and distribution activities help maintain unsustainable levels of consumption. Rather than focusing on the most visible sites of promotional communication, Meier examines less conspicuous facets of marketing and logistics in distinct chapters on plastic packaging, e-commerce, and sustainability pledges in the fossil fuel sector. These three main chapters each explore links between ecological crisis and consumer capitalism, drawing on critical theory and Marxist thought. The topics of consumer convenience, speed, and economic growth - and the role of fossil fuels as guarantor of these logics of consumer society - unite the critical analysis. Situated in the field of media and communication studies and adopting an interdisciplinary approach, this book will be of interest to academics, researchers, and students in the areas of media and communication studies, cultural studies, sociology, geography, philosophy, political science, and advertising.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Critical Advertising Studies
Release date:	December 2022
First published:	2023
Authors:	Leslie M. Meier
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	116
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-43162-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Consumer issues Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Sales & marketing > Advertising Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General
LSN:	0-367-43162-9
Barcode:	9780367431624

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