Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-138) and index
Contents:
Consumerism is harmful / John F. Schumaker Consumerism creates a healthy economy / W. Michael Cox, Richard Alm Simplicity offers a healthy alternative to materialism / Wendy Priesnitz Luxury spending spurs a healthy desire for self-improvement / James B. Twitchell Corporate marketing is responsible for children's materialism / Jonathan Rowe, Gary Ruskin Parents are responsible for children's embrace of consumer culture / James J. Farrell Consumerism harms the environment / S.M. John Kennedy Environmental harm caused by consumerism is overstated / Jack Hollander Buying leads to happiness / Hillary Johnson Materialism leads to unhappiness / Tim Kasser Consumerism is empowering to teens / Jim Pooler Materialism undermines the family / Patricia Dalton Materialism has led to a credit culture / Brett Williams Materialism leads to a lack of community / John De Graaf, David Wann, Thomas H. Naylor Breaking away from materialism / Bill Talen
