Voluntary Simplicity: Responding to Consumer Culture

In the past fifty years, the standard of living in most industrialized nations has risen dramatically, but the number of people describing themselves as content has remained steady or fallen. The result has been a growing desire to regain some of the virtues of simpler times, whether by forgoing luxuries, switching careers, or returning to nature. These essays reflect on the different facets of 'voluntary simplicity' and consumer culture, providing an historic view of the movement as well as a social-scientific analysis of ... Read More

In the past fifty years, the standard of living in most industrialized nations has risen dramatically, but the number of people describing themselves as content has remained steady or fallen. The result has been a growing desire to regain some of the virtues of simpler times, whether by forgoing luxuries, switching careers, or returning to nature. These essays reflect on the different facets of 'voluntary simplicity' and consumer culture, providing an historic view of the movement as well as a social-scientific analysis of its causes and effects. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 120 Day Rental: $33.15 (Expires Aug 17, 2024) 180 Day Rental: $38.25 (Expires Oct 16, 2024) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $51.00 Title: Voluntary Simplicity by Daniel Doherty Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Print ISBN: 9780742520660, 0742520668 eText ISBN: 9781461646785 Edition: 2003 Format: PDF eBook	$33.15 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ