Consumer Society - Myths and Structures

Jean Baudrillard's classic text was one of the first to focus on the process and meaning of consumption in contemporary culture. Originally published in 1970, the book makes a vital contribution to current debates on consumption. 

The book includes Baudrillard's most organized discussion of mass media culture, the meaning of leisure, and anomie in affluent society. A chapter on the body demonstrates Baudrillard's extraordinary prescience for flagging vital subjects in contemporary culture long before others. 

This English translation begins with a new introductory essay.

Summary

Includes most organized discussion of mass media culture, the meaning of leisure, and anomie in affluent society.

Product details

• Authors: Jean Baudrillard, Baudrillard Jean, Barry Smart
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2017
• EAN: 9781473982383
• ISBN: 978-1-4739-8238-3
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: Published in Association with Theory, Culture & Society; Published in Association with; Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society; Published in Association with
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Consumer Behavior, Consumerism