Work, Consumerism And The New Poor by Zygmunt Bauman
Issues in Society
This insightful analysis delves into the transformation of society from a production-based to a consumer-driven economy, highlighting the resulting implications for social inequality and the emergence of a new class of impoverished individuals. It explores how consumerism has reshaped the social fabric, creating a divide between those who can participate in the consumer culture and those who are marginalized due to their inability to keep up with the demands of this new economic paradigm. The book critiques the societal values that prioritize consumption over production and examines the consequences for social cohesion and individual identity.
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- Published
- 1998
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- English
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