Val Hiebert of Providence College gave an excellent presentation on
Simpler Living......toward choosing justly in a consumer culture Here is some additional information: Check out the Providence Sociology home page. Val recommends two books Berger, Arthur Asa. 2005. Shop ‘til you Drop; consumer behavior and American culture. Toronto: Rowman Y Littlefield Publishers, Inc Val has posted Chapter 3 "The Act of Consumption" on the Providence web site. Linn, Susan. 2004. Consuming Kids; The Hostile Takeover of Childhood. New York: The New Press Val has posted Chapter 1 "Notes from the Underground" |
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