The story of stuff : the impact of overconsumption on the planet, our communities, and our health--and how we can make it better
Title:
The story of stuff : the impact of overconsumption on the planet, our communities, and our health--and how we can make it better
Author:
Leonard, Annie
Conrad, Ariane
ISBN:
9781451610291
Edition:
1st Free Press trade pbk. ed.
Publication Information:
New York : Free Press, 2011
Physical Description:
xxxix, 319 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Reprint. Originally published: 2010.
Abstract:
Offers insight into consumption in America and the pitfalls of a system that promotes obsolescence and replacing versus repairing consumer goods, revealing contributing economic theories while calling for environmentally responsible changes.
Subject:
| Acquisitiveness -- Moral and ethical aspects |
| Consumption (Economics) -- Moral and ethical aspects |
| Consumption (Economics) -- Environmental aspects |
| Consumption (Economics) -- Social aspects |
| Personal belongings |
| Material culture |
| Sustainable development |
Summary:
Offers insight into consumption in America and the pitfalls of a system that promotes obsolescence and replacing versus repairing consumer goods, revealing contributing economic theories while calling for environmentally responsible changes.