Aimed at first-year undergraduates studying sociology and related disciplines, this introductory-level textbook presents key ideas and concepts in social theory and an account of their intellectual background.
Affluence and Social Change in the Twenty-first Century
Exploring the shift from production to consumption as the defining aspect of life in the industrialized West, this book delves into the critical issues surrounding the production/consumption debate. It provides an in-depth analysis of how consumption shapes culture and identity, while also considering potential future implications of this transformation.