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,
the author 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.
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""
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