Comsumer culture
C. Lury
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Comsumer culture
by C. Lury
Published
1996
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Pages
273
ISBN-10
081352329X
Description
This book is written as a survey for students who are interested in the nature and role of consumer culture in modern societies. Drawing on a wide range of studies, the author examines the rise of consumer culture and the changing relations between the production and consumption of cultural goods. Rejecting the Marxist principle of production as the lone economic determinant in capitalist society, Lury presents consumerism as an equally active player in the free market. Rather than existing as opposites, production and consumerism are seen as complements, feeding off each other in an endless cycle. Lury weaves unique arguments over the expansive nature of consumption, including explanations as to how poorer segments of society do in fact contribute to consumer culture and how a commodity moves beyond its function and assumes a cultural and symbolic meaning. Not only does the author explore the way an individual's position in social groups structured by class, gender, race, and age affects the nature of his or her participation in consumer culture, but also how this culture itself is instrumental in the defining of social and political groups and the forming of an individual's self-identity.
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How many pages are in Comsumer culture?
This edition of Comsumer culture has approximately 273 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Comsumer culture?
For most readers, Comsumer culture typically takes between 5h 41m and 3h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,250 words
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What is the word count of Comsumer culture?
The estimated word count for Comsumer culture is approximately 68,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Comsumer culture?
Comsumer culture was written by C. Lury.
When was Comsumer culture published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.