02387oam 2200493 450 991077969700332120190911100031.01-135-08149-20-203-06803-31-299-44804-61-135-08150-610.4324/9780203068038 (OCoLC)841908974(MiFhGG)GVRL8PTF(EXLCZ)99255000000101842820120924d2013 uy 0engurun|---uuuuatxtccrSocial psychology and theories of consumer culture a political economy perspective /Matthew McDonald and Stephen WearingLondon :Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,2013.1 online resource (viii, 172 pages)Gale eBooksDescription based upon print version of record.0-415-81203-8 0-415-56003-9 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Theories of consumer culture; 3 Self-identity in consumer culture; 4 Emotional and behavioural problems in consumer culture; 5 Consumer culture and space; 6 Conclusion; Notes; References; IndexSocial Psychology and Theories of Consumer Culture: A Political Economy Perspective presents a critical analysis of the leading positions in social psychology from the perspective of classical and contemporary theories of consumer culture. The analysis seeks to expand social psychological theory by focusing on the interface between modern western culture (consumer culture) and social behaviour. ?McDonald and Wearing argue that if social psychology is to play a meaningful role in solving some of society's most pressing problems (e.g. global warming, obesity, addiction, alienaConsumption (Economics)Social aspectsSocial psychologyConsumption (Economics)Social aspects.Social psychology.306.3McDonald Matthew.874718Wearing StephenMiFhGGMiFhGGBOOK9910779697003321Social psychology and theories of consumer culture3800681UNINA