The Consumer's Republic
Politics, Culture, and Economic Possibilities
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Lizabeth Cohen's 'The Consumer's Republic' examines how mass consumption profoundly shaped American society and politics after World War II. The book argues that consumption became a central aspect of American identity, closely linked to ideas of nationalism and citizenship.
Cohen explores how the pursuit of consumer goods influenced social norms, political ideologies, and the overall economic landscape.
This emphasis on consumption, however, came at the expense of other values such as community and equality.
The book offers a critical perspective on the rise of consumer culture and its lasting impact on American life, illustrating how the pursuit of material goods became intertwined with the nation's sense of self.
Cohen explores how the pursuit of consumer goods influenced social norms, political ideologies, and the overall economic landscape.
This emphasis on consumption, however, came at the expense of other values such as community and equality.
The book offers a critical perspective on the rise of consumer culture and its lasting impact on American life, illustrating how the pursuit of material goods became intertwined with the nation's sense of self.
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