Opis: Enchanting Disenchanted World - George Ritzer, G Ritzer

Enchanting a Disenchanted World is a unique analysis of the world of consumption, examining how we are different consumers now, than we were in the past. The Second Edition includes: a new chapter on the 'landscapes of consumption'; a new section devoted to the historical importance of the early Parisian arcades and to the thinking of the important social theorist, Walter Benjamin, on these sites; and, discussion of Disney's upcoming theme park in Hong Kong, the new Queen Mary II, the soon-to-be completed casino resort Wynn Las Vegas and many more. "I like the fact that the book is relatively even-handed - appreciating spectacle even while forcing students to question critically the effects of consumption in their lives and those of their fellow citizens." -- Gary Alan Fine 20040507 "Enchanting a Disenchanted World is a tour de force. Drawing upon a rich array of examples, George Ritzer provides an original and insightful analysis of the new means of consumption and how they are transforming our lives... Analytically crisp, jargon free, and packed with fresh illustrations, Enchanting a Disenchanted World is equally effective as an engaging read for specialists and a lucid text for classroom use. Highly recommended to scholars and students." -- Kevin Fox Gotham 20040507 "I think this is a great book! I have enjoyed working with it, and so have my students... I especially like the chapters that deal with social theory. These chapters are very effective in presenting social theory to students, as they contain very clear and straightforward explanations of the ideas of otherwise very complex and difficult social theorists." -- Ann Branaman 20040507 "I think this is a good undergraduate text which can engage students in lively discussions of many recent trends in consumer culture." -- Katya Makarova 20040507Preface Chapter 1. A Tour of the New Means of Consumption Chapter 2. The Revolution in Consumption and the Larger Society Chapter 3. Social Theory and the New Means of Consumption Chapter 4. Rationalization, Enchantment, and Disenchantment Chapter 5. Reenchantment: Creating Spectacle through Extravaganzas and Simulations Chapter 6. Reenchantment: Creating Spectacle through Implosion, Time, and Space Chapter 7. Landscapes of Consumption Chapter 8. Societal Implications and the Future of the New Means of Consumption Notes Index About the Author

Szczegóły: Enchanting Disenchanted World - George Ritzer, G Ritzer

Tytuł: Enchanting Disenchanted World
Autor: George Ritzer, G Ritzer
Producent: SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN: 9780761988199
Rok produkcji: 2004
Ilość stron: 280
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.37 kg

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