Johnson, Martin,

Consumerism / Critical world issues. Consumerism Martin Johnson. - 112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Critical world issues. . - Critical world issues. .

Includes bibliographical references (page 104) and index.

Introduction to consumerism -- How consumerism affects society -- The impact of consumerism internationally -- Consumerism and the environment -- The debate about consumerism -- The future of consumerism -- Appendix: Statistics of inequality -- Organizations to contact.

This book examines the fundamental questions surrounding the issue of consumerism today, including : When did consumerism begin? Why do businesses advertise? Are children affected by consumerism? And how does consumerism affect poor countries?

ISBN: 9781422236505 1422236501

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Consumption (Economics)--Social aspects.
Consumption (Economics)--History.
Consumer behavior.