Consumer Culture and Society offers an introduction to the study of consumerism and consumption from a sociological perspective. Author Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy examines what we buy, how and where we consume, the meanings attached to the things we purchase, and the social forces that enable and constrain consumer behavior. Opening chapters provide a theoretical overview and history of consumer society and featured case studies look at mass consumption in familiar contexts, such as tourism, food, and higher education. The book explores ethical and political concerns, including consumer activism, indebtedness, alternative forms of consumption, and dilemmas surrounding the globalization of consumer culture.

Consumer Culture and Society

Politics & Social Sciences

Wiedenhoft Murphy, Wendy

Anthropology

Sage Publications, Inc.

Essentials of Sociology, adapted from George Ritzer’s Introduction to Sociology, provides the same rock-solid foundation from one of sociology′s best-known thinkers in a shorter and more streamlined format. With new co-author Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy, the Third Edition continues to illuminate traditional sociological concepts and theories and focuses on some of the most compelling features of contemporary social life: globalization, consumer culture, the internet, and the "McDonaldization" of society. New to this Edition <ul>
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New "Trending" boxes focus on influential books by sociologists that have become part of the public conversation about important issues. Replacing "Public Sociology" boxes, this feature demonstrates the diversity of sociology′s practitioners, methods, and subject matter, featuring such authors as</li> </ul>
o Michelle Alexander (The New Jim Crow) o Elizabeth Armstrong and Laura Hamilton (Paying for the Party) o Matthew Desmond (Evicted) o Arlie Hochschild (Strangers in Their Own Land) o Eric Klinenberg (Going Solo) o C.J. Pascoe (Dude, You′re a Fag) o Lori Peek and Alice Fothergill (Children of Katrina) o Allison Pugh (The Tumbleweed Society) <ul>
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Updated examples in the text and "Digital Living" boxes keep pace with changes in digital technology and online practices, including Uber, Bitcoin, net neutrality, digital privacy, WikiLeaks, and cyberactivism. </li> <li>
New or updated subjects apply sociological thinking to the latest issues including: </li> <ul>
<li>the 2016 U.S. election</li> <li>Brexit</li> <li>the global growth of ISIS</li> <li>climate change</li> <li>further segmentation of wealthy Americans as the "super rich"</li> <li>transgender people in the U.S. armed forces</li> <li>charter schools</li> <li>the legalization of marijuana</li> <li>the Flint water crisis</li> <li>fourth-wave feminism</li> </ul>
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Essentials of Sociology

Ritzer, George

Sociology

Essentials of Sociology , adapted from George Ritzer’s Introduction to Sociology , provides the same rock-solid foundation from one of sociology's best-known thinkers in a shorter and more streamlined format. With new co-author Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy, the Third Edition continues to illuminate traditional sociological concepts and theories and focuses on some of the most compelling features of contemporary social life: globalization, consumer culture, the internet, and the “McDonaldization” of society. The Interactive eBook* for Essentials of Sociology, Third Edition includes access to a broad array of multimedia tools and resources! VIDEO : Boost learning and bolster analysis with SAGE Premium Video! Recapping the fundamentals in every chapter, each video activity is tied to assessment via SAGE coursepacks. SAGE DATA MAPS : Engage with and explore data through interactive, thematic maps of the United States and the world on topics such as income, minimum wage rates, and the gender gap. OFFLINE READING : Using the VitalSource Bookshelf® platform, download your book to a personal computer and read it offline. SOCIAL SHARING AND FOLLOWING : Share notes and highlights with instructors and classmates who are using the same eBook, and “follow” friends and instructors as they make their own notes and highlights. *Note: the access code for this interactive eBook will be shipped to the address you indicate when you place your order.

Essentials of Sociology Interactive eBook

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McGann, Kimberly J.

In the fully updated Fifth Edition of Introduction to Sociology, bestselling author George Ritzer shows you the relevance of sociology to your life. While providing a rock-solid foundation, the text illuminates traditional sociological concepts and theories, as well as some of the most compelling contemporary social phenomena: globalization, consumer culture, the Internet, and the "McDonaldization" of society. Packed with current examples and the latest research of how "public" sociologists are engaging with the critical issues of today, this new edition encourages you to apply a sociological perspective to your worldview―empowering you to participate in a global conversation about current social problems.

Introduction to Sociology

In the fully updated&nbsp;Fifth Edition&nbsp;of&nbsp;Introduction to Sociology, bestselling author George Ritzer shows you the relevance of sociology to your life. While providing a rock-solid foundation, the text illuminates traditional sociological concepts and theories, as well as some of the most compelling contemporary social phenomena: globalization, consumer culture, the Internet, and the "McDonaldization" of society. Packed with current examples and the latest research of how "public" sociologists are engaging with the critical issues of today, this new edition encourages you to apply a sociological perspective to your worldview--empowering you to participate in a global conversation about current social problems.

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Consumer Culture and Society

Essentials of Sociology

Essentials of Sociology

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BUNDLE: Ritzer: Essentials of Sociology, 3e (Paperback) + Ritzer: Essentials of Sociology, 3e Interactive eBook

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Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology

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