Consumerism / editor, Justin Healey.
Consumerism / editor, Justin Healey.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, c2007.
Call Numbers
NQ300.99405/1 , Q300.99405/4
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MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
44 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Contents
Chapter 1. Consumption and Young Consumers. What is consumerism?; Household expenditure patterns; Households' $1000-a-week splurge; We're better off but eager to spend; Spoilt for choice, shoppers feel strain; More doesn't always make folks merrier; Shooting the material world's messenger; Blurring...
Publication information
Publisher
Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, c2007.
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
c2007.
Subjects
Subject Keywords
- Trade & commerce (Australia)
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Consumerism and overspending has for many Australians become a way of life, in which they experience confusion between their needs and wants. This book examines these issues, and looks at ethical consumption, how does our consumption of luxury goods impact on the developing world and on the environment?
Alternative Titles
Full title
Consumerism / editor, Justin Healey.
Notes
General note
Issues in society ; v. 258.
Includes index and webography.
Bibliography.
Audience note
For secondary school students.
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
c2007.
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Call Numbers
NQ300.99405/1 , Q300.99405/4
Record Identifier
74VK7ZVLd8WX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK7ZVLd8WX
Other Identifiers
ISBN
9781920801687
DDC
339.470994
MMS ID
991022694309702626
